Rank #99 by World Population
🇰🇮Kiribati
Kiribati has a population of 132,530, ranking #99 in the world. The capital is Tarawa. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
132,530
Population
#99
World Rank
66.5
Life Expectancy
$2,178
GDP Per Capita
Kiribati, #99 by world population
Kiribati Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Kiribati had a population of 47,157 in 1960 and 134,518 in 2024, a 2.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 134,518 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.65%.
134,518
Population (2024)
47,157
Population (1960)
134,518
Peak (2024)
1.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,157 |
| 1961 | 48,323 |
| 1962 | 49,538 |
| 1963 | 50,791 |
| 1964 | 52,088 |
| 1965 | 53,439 |
| 1966 | 54,425 |
| 1967 | 54,996 |
| 1968 | 55,529 |
| 1969 | 56,360 |
| 1970 | 57,510 |
| 1971 | 58,652 |
| 1972 | 59,778 |
| 1973 | 60,824 |
| 1974 | 61,219 |
| 1975 | 60,987 |
| 1976 | 60,661 |
| 1977 | 60,267 |
| 1978 | 59,864 |
| 1979 | 60,172 |
| 1980 | 61,148 |
| 1981 | 62,121 |
| 1982 | 63,134 |
| 1983 | 64,169 |
| 1984 | 65,228 |
| 1985 | 66,496 |
| 1986 | 68,059 |
| 1987 | 69,733 |
| 1988 | 71,427 |
| 1989 | 73,147 |
| 1990 | 74,855 |
| 1991 | 76,367 |
| 1992 | 77,641 |
| 1993 | 78,841 |
| 1994 | 80,021 |
| 1995 | 81,234 |
| 1996 | 82,623 |
| 1997 | 84,147 |
| 1998 | 85,657 |
| 1999 | 87,126 |
| 2000 | 88,613 |
| 2001 | 90,335 |
| 2002 | 92,264 |
| 2003 | 94,175 |
| 2004 | 96,085 |
| 2005 | 98,035 |
| 2006 | 100,017 |
| 2007 | 102,068 |
| 2008 | 104,222 |
| 2009 | 106,467 |
| 2010 | 108,704 |
| 2011 | 110,647 |
| 2012 | 112,284 |
| 2013 | 113,838 |
| 2014 | 115,326 |
| 2015 | 116,815 |
| 2016 | 118,478 |
| 2017 | 120,275 |
| 2018 | 122,084 |
| 2019 | 123,921 |
| 2020 | 126,099 |
| 2021 | 128,377 |
| 2022 | 130,469 |
| 2023 | 132,530 |
| 2024 | 134,518 |
Demographics
| Population | 132,530 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.57% |
| Urban Population | 61.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.15 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 39.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.6% |
Economy & Trade
$2,178
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
24.7
Gini Index (inequality)
107.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
10.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
16.4%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
98.6%
Literacy Rate
39.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
95.9%
Electricity Access
85.0%
Internet Users
41
Mobile Subs per 100
163.6
People per km2
-485
Net Migration
Environment
1.5%
Forest Area
Kiribati Climate
Kiribati has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F) and receives about 1922 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.1°C
Avg Temp
1922
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 185 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 163 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 198 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 148 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 167 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 151 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 164 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 169 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 153 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 96 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 127 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 201 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kiribati
The most comfortable months to visit Kiribati are typically October, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 31°C high). The coldest is February (near 23°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Kiribati in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati has a population of 132,530, ranking #99 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.57%.
Life expectancy in Kiribati is 66.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 39.8 per 1,000 live births.
Kiribati's GDP per capita is $2,178. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
61.5% of Kiribati's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 163.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Kiribati is 98.6%. The country spends 16.4% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Kiribati are typically October, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Kiribati has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C and about 1922 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically September and the coldest is February.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Kiribati is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 132,530. Its population is growing quickly, by about 1.6% a year.
Kiribati is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $2,178. Life expectancy is 66.5 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.1 births per woman, and 61.5% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.