Nauru

Capital: Yaren                Land area: 21 km²                Region: Micronesia

Formerly known as Pleasant Island, the Republic of Nauru is an island country in Micronesia, a sub region of Oceania, in the Central Pacific. With only a 21-square-kilometre (8.1 sq mi) area, making it the smallest state in the South Pacific Ocean.

Census & Surveys
2026Household Listing

News & Publications

Pacific statistical research and ‘innovative experiments’ proposals sought by 26 April in SPC–World Bank initiative

April 18, 2024
Stakeholders in Pacific statistics and development are invited to put forward proposals for statistical innovation and research that seeks to improve welfare data collection and accessibility in the region, with financing for a range of projects available.

Monitoring and measuring population health

March 21, 2024
Accurate medical certification is important for understanding the health status of a population.

Decadal characteristics of small-scale fishing livelihoods in 13 PICTs

March 1, 2024
Small-scale fisheries are cornerstones of wealth, food, and tradition for people throughout the Pacific region.

Climate Change and Natural Disasters Sourcebook

December 1, 2023
SPC has published a Climate Change and Natural Disasters Sourcebook.

Population Pyramid

PDH.stat datasets