Population data by city is the population of the city itself, not the metro area. Data is as of 2011 estimates.
| Rank | City | Country | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tarawa | Kiribati | 40,311 | |
| 2. | Betio Village | Kiribati | 12,509 | |
| 3. | Bikenibeu Village | Kiribati | 6,170 | |
| 4. | Teaoraereke Village | Kiribati | 3,939 | |
| 5. | Bairiki Village | Kiribati | 2,766 | |
| 6. | Eita Village | Kiribati | 2,299 | |
| 7. | Bonriki Village | Kiribati | 2,119 | |
| 8. | Temaiku Village | Kiribati | 2,011 | |
| 9. | Tabwakea Village | Kiribati | 1,881 | |
| 10. | Makin Village | Kiribati | 1,834 | |
| 11. | London Village | Kiribati | 1,829 | |
| 12. | Banraeaba Village | Kiribati | 1,789 | |
| 13. | Nawerewere Village | Kiribati | 1,780 | |
| 14. | Ambo Village | Kiribati | 1,688 | |
| 15. | Buota Village | Kiribati | 1,373 | |
| 16. | Banana Village | Kiribati | 1,170 | |
| 17. | Butaritari Villages | Kiribati | 1,160 | |
| 18. | Rawannawi Village | Kiribati | 1,075 |