Republic of the Marshall Islands
Capital: Majuro
Population: 42,4181
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
The Marshall Islands is a Pacific island country located in the Micronesia region, consisting of 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands, spread over about 2 million square miles of ocean. The country lies just north of the equator, between Hawaii and the Philippines. Its capital is Majuro, which is also the largest city and economic center. The Marshall Islands is a self-governing country in free association with the United States, with the U.S. responsible for its defense and foreign policy. The country is known for its tropical climate, beautiful coral reefs, and vibrant marine life, making it a popular tourist destination for diving. The economy is largely based on fisheries, phosphate mining, and financial services. It also receives financial aid from the U.S. under the Compact of Free Association.
Growth Rate
-3.323
%
Fertility Rate
2.919
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.968
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
66.9
years
Total Population in the Marshall Islands
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in the Marshall Islands.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-47.184
(-1.547)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for the Marshall Islands are based on data from the 2021 Census Report, provided by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). Source: Marshall Islands 2021 Census Report.