Urban Population: Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands's urban population is currently 92.1% as of 2024. # Northern Mariana Islands Urban Population The Northern Mariana Islands reached an urban population of 92.
Current (2024)
92.1%
+0.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
92.1%
Low (1970)
80.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Northern Mariana Islands
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Northern Mariana Islands
Analysis# Northern Mariana Islands Urban Population
The Northern Mariana Islands reached an urban population of 92.075% in 2024, marking its highest level on record. This represents a substantial 14.9-percentage-point increase since 1960, when urbanization stood at 77.175%. The islands experienced their lowest urban percentage in 1970 at 80.072%, but have since maintained a consistent upward trajectory toward greater urbanization.
The period from 2015 to 2024 demonstrates a steady, unbroken rise in urban concentration, with annual increases averaging 0.083 percentage points. This decade-long momentum reflects ongoing migration toward urban centers, likely driven by economic opportunities and infrastructure development. Given the persistent year-over-year gains and the region's already-high urbanization baseline, the Northern Mariana Islands appears positioned to remain among the world's most urbanized territories.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.1% | +0.11% |
| 2023 | 92.0% | +0.10% |
| 2022 | 91.9% | +0.10% |
| 2021 | 91.8% | +0.10% |
| 2020 | 91.7% | +0.08% |
| 2019 | 91.6% | +0.08% |
| 2018 | 91.5% | +0.08% |
| 2017 | 91.5% | +0.08% |
| 2016 | 91.4% | +0.08% |
| 2015 | 91.3% | +0.08% |
| 2014 | 91.3% | +0.08% |
| 2013 | 91.2% | +0.08% |
| 2012 | 91.1% | +0.08% |
| 2011 | 91.0% | +0.08% |
| 2010 | 90.9% | +0.08% |
| 2009 | 90.9% | +0.08% |
| 2008 | 90.8% | +0.08% |
| 2007 | 90.7% | +0.08% |
| 2006 | 90.7% | +0.08% |
| 2005 | 90.6% | +0.08% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 90.5% | +0.09% |
| 2003 | 90.4% | +0.09% |
| 2002 | 90.3% | +0.10% |
| 2001 | 90.3% | +0.10% |
| 2000 | 90.2% | +0.14% |
| 1999 | 90.0% | +0.18% |
| 1998 | 89.9% | +0.18% |
| 1997 | 89.7% | +0.14% |
| 1996 | 89.6% | +0.04% |
| 1995 | 89.6% | -0.02% |
| 1994 | 89.6% | -0.05% |
| 1993 | 89.6% | -0.06% |
| 1992 | 89.7% | -0.05% |
| 1991 | 89.7% | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 89.7% | +0.05% |
| 1989 | 89.7% | +0.20% |
| 1988 | 89.5% | +0.33% |
| 1987 | 89.2% | +0.42% |
| 1986 | 88.8% | +0.48% |
| 1985 | 88.4% | +0.50% |
| 1984 | 88.0% | +0.48% |
| 1983 | 87.6% | +0.43% |
| 1982 | 87.2% | +0.34% |
| 1981 | 86.9% | +0.20% |
| 1980 | 86.7% | +0.10% |
| 1979 | 86.6% | +0.08% |
| 1978 | 86.6% | +0.07% |
| 1977 | 86.5% | +0.06% |
| 1976 | 86.5% | +0.04% |
| 1975 | 86.4% | +0.03% |
| 1974 | 86.4% | +0.01% |
| 1973 | 86.4% | +0.00% |
| 1972 | 86.4% | +3.56% |
| 1971 | 83.4% | +4.18% |
| 1970 | 80.1% | -0.19% |
| 1969 | 80.2% | -1.50% |
| 1968 | 81.4% | -0.96% |
| 1967 | 82.2% | +1.32% |
| 1966 | 81.2% | +0.93% |
| 1965 | 80.4% | -0.78% |
| 1964 | 81.1% | -0.42% |
| 1963 | 81.4% | +0.07% |
| 1962 | 81.3% | +0.42% |
| 1961 | 81.0% | +1.07% |
| 1960 | 80.1% | — |
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