In 2012, the population of Hiva Oa was 2,190, of which 1,845 lived in the commune of Acounda and 345 in the village of Puama'u.
En 2012, a poboación de Hiva Oa era 2.190 habitantes, dos cales 1.845 vivían na comuna de Acounda e 345 na aldea de Puama'u.