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Micronesia (Federated States) population overview
Micronesia is the 12th most populous of 23 countries and territories in Oceania. The United Nations put the population at 114,750 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.4% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 2,525 births (22 per 1,000 people) and 907 deaths (7.9 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 1,125 people. The infant mortality rate is 18 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 43,061 in 1960 to 113,683 in 2025 — a change of +164%, or +1.5% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 23.5 years; life expectancy at birth is 67.7 years; women have on average 2.7 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 31.5% of residents are under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older (2025); 22.5% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Palikir. Micronesia covers 700 km², giving a population density of about 164 people per km². GDP was $501.80M in 2025 — about $4,414 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Micronesia (Federated States) population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 115,143 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 114,750 |
| World rank | #197 of 238 |
| Rank in Oceania | #12 of 23 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.4% |
| Births per year est. | 2,525 |
| Deaths per year est. | 907 |
| Net migration per year est. | -1,125 |
| Birth rate | 22 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 7.9 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 18 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 98.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 23.5 years |
| Life expectancy | 67.7 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.7 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 22.5% |
| Surface area 2023 | 700 km² |
| Population density | 164 per km² |
| Capital | Palikir |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $501.80M |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $4,414 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Micronesia (Federated States) population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 115,143 | – | – |
| 2025 | 113,683 | +523 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 113,160 | +530 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 112,630 | +516 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 112,114 | +490 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 111,624 | +708 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 110,916 | +2,200 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 108,716 | +1,176 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 107,540 | -3,872 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 111,412 | -632 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 112,044 | +1,814 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 110,230 | +9,342 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 100,888 | +11,181 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 89,707 | +12,300 | +3% |
| 1980 | 77,407 | +9,979 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 67,428 | +8,506 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 58,922 | +8,238 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 50,684 | +7,623 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 43,061 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Micronesia
Population over time
- From 43,061 in 1960 to 115,143 today — up 167.4%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.4% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 67.4 years (2024), up 13.2 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 2.7 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 22.3 births vs 7.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 14.6 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 31.5% of the population is under 15 and 6.2% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.4% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 0 t in 2024, vs 0 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 2% of final energy in 2022 (+1.1 points since 1992).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 92.2% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 90.9% to 92.2% since 1991 — roughly 9 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 22.5% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 23% in 1960 (-0.5 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
Economy
- GDP: $501.80M in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 60.8% since 2015.
- That works out to $4,414 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 5.4% in 2022.
Internet & mobile
- 39.5% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 20 per 100 people (2022).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Micronesia in 2026?
As of October 2026, Micronesia has an estimated population of 115,143. The United Nations estimated 114,750 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.4% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Micronesia growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.4% per year — roughly 1 more people every day. Each year there are about 2,525 births and 907 deaths, with net migration of -1,125.
What is the population density of Micronesia?
About 164 people per square kilometre: 115,143 people living on 700 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Micronesia?
The median age is 23.5 years, and life expectancy at birth is 67.7 years. 31.5% of the population is under 15 and 6.2% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Micronesia rank by population?
Micronesia is the 197th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 12th in Oceania, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Micronesia changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 43,061; by 2025 it had grown to 113,683 (+164%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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TongaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.4%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.