Kia Orana, Turou Aere Mai
Population
25,900
June quarter 2025
GDP per capita
$25,351
NZD, 2023
Visitors
11,594
March 2026
Price Index
+ 0.6%
Rate, December 2025
Latest News
Strengthening Government Data Capability through the Working with Data Community of Practice (CoP 3)
The Cook Islands National Statistics Office (CI NSO), in collaboration with the Central Policy and Planning Office (CPPO) of the Office of the Prime Minister, delivered the third iteration of the Working with Data Community of Practice (CoP 3). The programme brought together officers from across...
National Accounts – Annual 2024
Gross Domestic Product: Annual 2024 Nominal GDP rose strongly in 2024, up from $596.4 million to $684.2 million, an increase of $87.8 million or 14.7 percent. Growth was driven mainly by service industries, particularly tourism, as accommodation, transport, restaurants and bars expanded with...
Cook Islands: The state of poverty and vulnerability in households: Challenges and Recommendations
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key labour
market indicators, offering crucial insights to support evidence-based policy-making
and socio-economic planning. It presents valuable findings on demographic
characteristics, employment patterns, and the role of informal work within our economy.
Frequently Sought Statistics
Resources
Cook Islands Strategy for the Development of Statistics (CSDS) 2015 -2025
The Cook Islands Strategy for the Development of Statistics (CSDS) process is meant to offer a means for developing statistical capacity across the country’s entire National Statistical System.
Release Calendar
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Classifications
We compile and produce statistics in accordance with international standards and classifications. These enable us to arrange and organize information meaningfully and systematically, often in extensive and structured sets of categories.
Statistic Releases
Banking Statistics – December Quarter 2025
Key facts For the December Quarter 2025: Assets & Liabilities Net foreign assets increased to $491.3 million, up 2.9% from September 2025. Loans & Advances by Industry Total lending rose to $284.4 million, an increase of 7.2% over the quarter. Sectors with highest increase...
Miscellaneous Statistics – December Quarter 2025
Key Facts Building Approvals – The total value of buildings approved during the December Quarter 2025 is $7.0 million. Electricity Generated - Total electricity 10.6 million kWh and total renewable 1.8 million kWh generated in the Cook Islands for the December Quarter 2025. Aircraft Movement -...
Tourism and Migration Statistics – March 2026
Key Facts In March 2026, Cook Islands saw 13,129 total arrivals, with 11,594 visitors and 1,535 returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders. 34.1 percent increase in visitor arrivals from February to March 2026 suggests a strong start to the travel season. The islands usually see their high...
Cook Islands Statistics Highlights
The Census of Population and Dwellings is a five yearly stock take of people in the Cook Islands and their housing.
The Labour Force Survey report 2019 provides an analysis of the economic activity and labour force of the Cook Islands just prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
Data Tools
Pacific Data Hub
This dashboard is the regional platform for sharing progress and relevant information on Pacific island maritime boundaries and zones.
Cook Islands PopGIS
There is a vast array of data provided with this mapping tool, at a range of geographical levels from Enumeration Areas up to Group of Islands.
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