Rank #124 by World Population
🇫🇲Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. has a population of 112,630, ranking #124 in the world. The capital is Palikir. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
112,630
Population
#124
World Rank
67.2
Life Expectancy
$3,920
GDP Per Capita
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., #124 by world population
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Micronesia, Fed. Sts. had a population of 43,061 in 1960 and 113,160 in 2024, a 2.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 113,160 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.
113,160
Population (2024)
43,061
Population (1960)
113,160
Peak (2024)
1.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 43,061 |
| 1961 | 44,610 |
| 1962 | 46,218 |
| 1963 | 47,744 |
| 1964 | 49,181 |
| 1965 | 50,684 |
| 1966 | 52,258 |
| 1967 | 53,846 |
| 1968 | 55,457 |
| 1969 | 57,145 |
| 1970 | 58,922 |
| 1971 | 60,636 |
| 1972 | 62,278 |
| 1973 | 63,986 |
| 1974 | 65,749 |
| 1975 | 67,428 |
| 1976 | 69,049 |
| 1977 | 70,753 |
| 1978 | 72,754 |
| 1979 | 75,054 |
| 1980 | 77,407 |
| 1981 | 79,794 |
| 1982 | 82,219 |
| 1983 | 84,680 |
| 1984 | 87,176 |
| 1985 | 89,707 |
| 1986 | 92,266 |
| 1987 | 94,844 |
| 1988 | 97,097 |
| 1989 | 99,003 |
| 1990 | 100,888 |
| 1991 | 102,754 |
| 1992 | 104,806 |
| 1993 | 107,066 |
| 1994 | 109,075 |
| 1995 | 110,230 |
| 1996 | 110,710 |
| 1997 | 111,071 |
| 1998 | 111,377 |
| 1999 | 111,680 |
| 2000 | 112,044 |
| 2001 | 112,365 |
| 2002 | 112,448 |
| 2003 | 112,285 |
| 2004 | 111,925 |
| 2005 | 111,412 |
| 2006 | 110,729 |
| 2007 | 109,880 |
| 2008 | 108,936 |
| 2009 | 107,957 |
| 2010 | 107,540 |
| 2011 | 107,698 |
| 2012 | 107,890 |
| 2013 | 108,121 |
| 2014 | 108,396 |
| 2015 | 108,716 |
| 2016 | 109,075 |
| 2017 | 109,481 |
| 2018 | 109,909 |
| 2019 | 110,282 |
| 2020 | 110,916 |
| 2021 | 111,624 |
| 2022 | 112,114 |
| 2023 | 112,630 |
| 2024 | 113,160 |
Demographics
| Population | 112,630 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.46% |
| Urban Population | 22.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.75 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 20.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$3,920
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
97.9%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
12.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
20.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
86.9%
Electricity Access
39.0%
Internet Users
20
Mobile Subs per 100
160.9
People per km2
-1,134
Net Migration
Environment
92.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. in global context
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. 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
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. has a population of 112,630, ranking #124 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.46%.
Life expectancy in Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is 67.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 20.9 per 1,000 live births.
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s GDP per capita is $3,920. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
22.4% of Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 160.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is available from the World Bank.
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.