Countries in Oceania
Oceania is the smallest continental region, comprising Australia, New Zealand, and thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. Despite its vast geographic spread, Oceania has a relatively small total population of about 45 million people. The region includes Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, each with distinct cultures and traditions. Australia dominates the region in both area and population.
Complete list of countries in oceania
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nauru | 11.7K |
| 2 |  Norfolk Island | 2.2K |
| 3 |  Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 593 |
| 4 |  Kiribati | 120.7K |
| 5 |  Tokelau | 2.6K |
| 6 |  Samoa | 205.6K |
| 7 |  Wallis and Futuna | 11.6K |
| 8 |  Pitcairn Islands | 35 |
| 9 |  Cook Islands | 15.0K |
| 10 |  Tonga | 100.2K |
| 11 |  Papua New Guinea | 11.78M |
| 12 |  New Caledonia | 264.6K |
| 13 |  Solomon Islands | 750.3K |
| 14 |  Micronesia | 105.6K |
| 15 |  French Polynesia | 279.5K |
| 16 |  Australia | 27.54M |
| 17 |  New Zealand | 5.32M |
| 18 |  Palau | 16.7K |
| 19 |  Marshall Islands | 42.4K |
| 20 |  Fiji | 900.9K |
| 21 |  Christmas Island | 1.7K |
| 22 |  Guam | 153.8K |
| 23 |  Vanuatu | 321.4K |
| 24 |  American Samoa | 49.7K |
| 25 |  Northern Mariana Islands | 47.3K |
| 26 |  Niue | 1.7K |
| 27 |  Tuvalu | 10.6K |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are in Oceania?
Oceania has 14 sovereign countries, with Australia being by far the largest in both area and population.
What is the most populated country in Oceania?
Australia is the most populated country in Oceania with about 26 million people, followed by Papua New Guinea with about 10 million.
What is the smallest country in Oceania?
Nauru is the smallest country in Oceania (and the world's smallest island country) with an area of just 21 km² and a population of about 10,000.