Tuvalu Population living in slums 2026: 48.68 %

Tuvalu's population living in slums in 2026 is 48.68 % (estimate), up 6.5% from 2025. It ranks #29 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Tuvalu•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202648.68 %+2.95 %+6.46%
202545.73 %+4.96 %+12.16%
202440.77 %+4.96 %+13.85%
202335.81 %15.09 %-29.64%
202250.9 %+25 %+96.56%
202125.89 %+25 %+2810.48%
20200.89 %0.05 %-5.59%
20190.94 %0.05 %-5.30%
20181 %0.05 %-5.03%
20171.05 %0.05 %-4.79%
20161.1 %0.05 %-4.57%
20151.15 %0.05 %-4.37%
20141.21 %+0.43 %+55.01%
20130.78 %+0.43 %+122.26%
20120.35 %0.55 %-61.11%
20110.9 %0.55 %-37.93%
20101.45 %0.55 %-27.50%
20092 %0.55 %-21.57%
20082.55 %0.6 %-19.05%
20073.15 %0.6 %-16.00%
20063.75 %0.25 %-6.25%
20054 %0.25 %-5.88%
20044.25 %0 %0.00%
20034.25 %0 %0.00%
20024.25 %+1.04 %+32.24%
20013.21 %+1.04 %+47.58%
20002.18 %——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Tuvalu: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/tuvalu/population-living-in-slums

The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tuvalu Population living in slums

What is Tuvalu's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Tuvalu's population living in slums is 48.68 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Tuvalu's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Tuvalu's population living in slums rose by 6.5% from 2025 (45.73 %) to 2026 (48.68 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 4323.8%.

How does Tuvalu rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Tuvalu has the 29th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Tuvalu's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Tuvalu's population living in slums was 2.18 %. By 2026 it rose by 2135.6%.

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