Nauru
Oceania
Key facts
- Capital
- Yaren District
- Population
- 12,025
- 2025
- Area
- 21 km²
- Official languages
- English, Nauru
- Currency
- Australian Dollar
- AUD
- GDP per capita
- US$14,640
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Nauru permits dual citizenship: citizens who acquire another nationality keep Nauruan citizenship, and those granted citizenship by marriage or adoption keep their foreign nationality.
Nauru (Oceania) has data on 8/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #1/50 (100.0/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #153/200 (52.5/100). The passport ranks #75/198 and reaches 67 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 49.1/100 (#125/199). On the entry side, 15/197 passports can enter Nauru without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Nauru.
Scores on 8 indices
- Health & Longevity60.4
- Safety & Stability92.8
- Economy & Income71.5
- Education54.4
- Environment & Clean Water72.5
- Infrastructure88.9
- Digital Connectivity47.4
- Equality71.7
- Health Outcomes51.7
- Coverage & Access52.7
- Health Workforce & Facilities43.1
- Spending & Investment64.2
- Financial Protection100.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights58.7
- Political Stability92.8
- Institutions & Regulation42.1
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement55.0
- Passport24.5
- Quality of Life69.9
- Healthcare60.4
- Purchasing power & price stability31.1
- Wealth Protection68.4
- Cost of living52.5
- Healthcare60.4
- Quality of Life69.9
- Wealth Protection68.4
- Affordable Prices32.2
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power13.9
At a glance
Entering Nauru
- Visa-free: 2 passports
- Visa on arrival: 13 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 182 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Oceania on 1/8 indices: Investment Migration ROI
- Above the regional median on 4/8 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP)
Frequently asked questions about Nauru
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren District.
What is the population of Nauru?
According to the World Bank, Nauru had a population of 12,025 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Nauru?
The official languages of Nauru are English and Nauru.
What currency does Nauru use?
Nauru uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Does Nauru allow dual citizenship?
Nauru permits dual citizenship: citizens who acquire another nationality keep Nauruan citizenship, and those granted citizenship by marriage or adoption keep their foreign nationality.
How strong is the Nauru passport?
The Nauru passport ranks #75 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 67 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Nauru passport holders?
Holders of the Nauru passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 125 destinations and need an e-Visa for 55. Full list: Nauru passport page.
How many passports can enter Nauru without applying for a visa in advance?
15 of 197 passports can enter Nauru without applying for a consular visa in advance: 2 visa-free and 13 with a visa on arrival. 182 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Nauru offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Nauru: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Nauru?
In Nauru, Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) requires a minimum investment of US$105,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Nauru?
In Nauru, an application under Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) takes about 3–4 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Nauru through these programmes?
Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Nauru?
In Nauru, Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Nauru?
Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) can include spouse and siblings.
Where is Nauru strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Nauru is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#1 of 50) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#153 of 200).
How does Nauru rank for quality of life?
Nauru scores 69.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #78 of 211.
Is Nauru expensive to live in?
Nauru scores 52.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #153 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How does Nauru rank for healthcare?
Nauru scores 60.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #79 of 192.
How does Nauru rank for wealth protection?
Nauru scores 68.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #70 of 205.
Is Nauru a good retirement destination?
Nauru scores 60.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Retirement Destination Index, ranking #125 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 8 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
