People and Society

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: 11,488

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Religious affiliation by share of population.

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

English (official), Maori