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People and Society of Cook Islands
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Cook Islands.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Cook Islander(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Polynesian (full blood) 81.3%, Polynesian and European 7.7%, Polynesian and non-European 7.7%, European 2.4%, other 0.9%
- Population
- 17,011
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Life expectancy at birth in the Cook Islands is relatively high compared to many Pacific island nations, reflecting the country's access to healthcare services, its close ties with New Zealand, and ongoing public health initiatives. Current estimates place overall life expectancy at approximately 76 to 77 years, with women typically outliving men by several years — female life expectancy averaging around 79 years and male life expectancy around 74 years.
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