Niue Statistics Office Launches Niue Vital Statistics Analytical Report 2017 - 2021

The Niue Statistics Office officially launched the Niue Vital Statistics Analytical Report 2017–2021 on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, presenting Niue’s third report on civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS).

This report provides data on births, deaths, and causes of death in Niue, offering evidence base for policy, planning, and service delivery. CRVS data are key to monitoring progress on national priorities and the 2030 SDGs, including maternal and child health, life expectancy trends, and efforts to address major public health challenges such as non-communicable diseases.

Given Niue’s small population and the limited number of vital events each year, the Vital Statistics Report is produced every five years. The 2017–2021 report analyses trends over the five-year period and includes comparisons with earlier reports to identify longer-term demographic patterns.

Key findings from the report include:
• Crude Birth Rate (CBR) 14.9 per 1000 population
• Crude Death Rate (CDR) 9.5 per 1000 population
• Crude Natural Increase (CNI) 5.4 per 1000 population
• Life expectancy at Birth for Males 70.6 years and Females 74.4 years.
• Top 5 causes of death are NCD related.

The Minister for Finance, Hon. Crossley Tatui welcomed the release of the report, highlighting its importance for evidence-based decision-making.

“The Niue Vital Statistics Analytical Report 2017–2021 is a valuable resource for government and the wider community. It provides clear, locally grounded evidence to guide our planning, strengthen our health and social policies, and ensure we remain aligned with our regional and global commitments. Reliable statistics are fundamental to building a resilient and sustainable future for Niue,” the Minister said.

The Niue Statistics Office expresses gratitude to all who contributed to this report, including the Ministry of Health, the Department of Justice, Lands, and Survey, regional and international partners, and former CRVS compilers. Special thanks are extended to the people of Niue, whose participation ensures the continued accuracy and value of vital statistics for national development."

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