Rank #120 by World Population
🇲ðŸ‡Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands has a population of 38,827, ranking #120 in the world. The capital is Majuro. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
38,827
Population
#120
World Rank
66.9
Life Expectancy
$6,793
GDP Per Capita
Marshall Islands, #120 by world population
Marshall Islands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Marshall Islands had a population of 14,703 in 1960 and 37,548 in 2024, a 2.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 52,044 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: 1.51%.
37,548
Population (2024)
14,703
Population (1960)
52,044
Peak (2010)
1.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 14,703 |
| 1961 | 15,219 |
| 1962 | 15,755 |
| 1963 | 16,302 |
| 1964 | 16,852 |
| 1965 | 17,402 |
| 1966 | 17,927 |
| 1967 | 18,655 |
| 1968 | 19,862 |
| 1969 | 21,305 |
| 1970 | 22,530 |
| 1971 | 23,366 |
| 1972 | 23,992 |
| 1973 | 24,581 |
| 1974 | 25,296 |
| 1975 | 26,154 |
| 1976 | 27,021 |
| 1977 | 27,906 |
| 1978 | 28,809 |
| 1979 | 29,738 |
| 1980 | 30,774 |
| 1981 | 32,017 |
| 1982 | 33,397 |
| 1983 | 34,811 |
| 1984 | 36,264 |
| 1985 | 37,761 |
| 1986 | 39,286 |
| 1987 | 40,828 |
| 1988 | 42,321 |
| 1989 | 43,586 |
| 1990 | 44,629 |
| 1991 | 45,568 |
| 1992 | 46,388 |
| 1993 | 47,093 |
| 1994 | 47,712 |
| 1995 | 48,266 |
| 1996 | 48,775 |
| 1997 | 49,259 |
| 1998 | 49,717 |
| 1999 | 50,202 |
| 2000 | 50,706 |
| 2001 | 51,123 |
| 2002 | 51,425 |
| 2003 | 51,639 |
| 2004 | 51,791 |
| 2005 | 51,906 |
| 2006 | 51,992 |
| 2007 | 52,035 |
| 2008 | 52,030 |
| 2009 | 52,019 |
| 2010 | 52,044 |
| 2011 | 51,907 |
| 2012 | 51,419 |
| 2013 | 50,681 |
| 2014 | 49,796 |
| 2015 | 48,800 |
| 2016 | 47,709 |
| 2017 | 46,529 |
| 2018 | 45,285 |
| 2019 | 44,007 |
| 2020 | 42,706 |
| 2021 | 41,367 |
| 2022 | 40,077 |
| 2023 | 38,827 |
| 2024 | 37,548 |
Demographics
| Population | 38,827 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.17% |
| Urban Population | 78.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.92 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 23.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 95.8% |
Economy & Trade
$6,793
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
35.5
Gini Index (inequality)
118.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
13.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
95.8%
Literacy Rate
23.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
64.3%
Internet Users
39
Mobile Subs per 100
215.7
People per km2
-1,832
Net Migration
Environment
52.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Marshall Islands in global context
Marshall Islands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands has a population of 38,827, ranking #120 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -3.17%.
Life expectancy in Marshall Islands is 66.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 23.4 per 1,000 live births.
Marshall Islands's GDP per capita is $6,793. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
78.4% of Marshall Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 215.7 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Marshall Islands is 95.8%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.