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%.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

113,160

Population (2024)

43,061

Population (1960)

113,160

Peak (2024)

1.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	43,061	-	-	estimate
1961	44,610	+1,549	+3.60%	estimate
1962	46,218	+1,608	+3.60%	estimate
1963	47,744	+1,526	+3.30%	estimate
1964	49,181	+1,437	+3.01%	estimate
1965	50,684	+1,503	+3.06%	estimate
1966	52,258	+1,574	+3.11%	estimate
1967	53,846	+1,588	+3.04%	estimate
1968	55,457	+1,611	+2.99%	estimate
1969	57,145	+1,688	+3.04%	estimate
1970	58,922	+1,777	+3.11%	estimate
1971	60,636	+1,714	+2.91%	estimate
1972	62,278	+1,642	+2.71%	estimate
1973	63,986	+1,708	+2.74%	estimate
1974	65,749	+1,763	+2.76%	estimate
1975	67,428	+1,679	+2.55%	estimate
1976	69,049	+1,621	+2.40%	estimate
1977	70,753	+1,704	+2.47%	estimate
1978	72,754	+2,001	+2.83%	estimate
1979	75,054	+2,300	+3.16%	estimate
1980	77,407	+2,353	+3.14%	estimate
1981	79,794	+2,387	+3.08%	estimate
1982	82,219	+2,425	+3.04%	estimate
1983	84,680	+2,461	+2.99%	estimate
1984	87,176	+2,496	+2.95%	estimate
1985	89,707	+2,531	+2.90%	estimate
1986	92,266	+2,559	+2.85%	estimate
1987	94,844	+2,578	+2.79%	estimate
1988	97,097	+2,253	+2.38%	estimate
1989	99,003	+1,906	+1.96%	estimate
1990	100,888	+1,885	+1.90%	estimate
1991	102,754	+1,866	+1.85%	estimate
1992	104,806	+2,052	+2.00%	estimate
1993	107,066	+2,260	+2.16%	estimate
1994	109,075	+2,009	+1.88%	estimate
1995	110,230	+1,155	+1.06%	estimate
1996	110,710	+480	+0.44%	estimate
1997	111,071	+361	+0.33%	estimate
1998	111,377	+306	+0.28%	estimate
1999	111,680	+303	+0.27%	estimate
2000	112,044	+364	+0.33%	estimate
2001	112,365	+321	+0.29%	estimate
2002	112,448	+83	+0.07%	estimate
2003	112,285	-163	-0.14%	estimate
2004	111,925	-360	-0.32%	estimate
2005	111,412	-513	-0.46%	estimate
2006	110,729	-683	-0.61%	estimate
2007	109,880	-849	-0.77%	estimate
2008	108,936	-944	-0.86%	estimate
2009	107,957	-979	-0.90%	estimate
2010	107,540	-417	-0.39%	estimate
2011	107,698	+158	+0.15%	estimate
2012	107,890	+192	+0.18%	estimate
2013	108,121	+231	+0.21%	estimate
2014	108,396	+275	+0.25%	estimate
2015	108,716	+320	+0.30%	estimate
2016	109,075	+359	+0.33%	estimate
2017	109,481	+406	+0.37%	estimate
2018	109,909	+428	+0.39%	estimate
2019	110,282	+373	+0.34%	estimate
2020	110,916	+634	+0.57%	estimate
2021	111,624	+708	+0.64%	estimate
2022	112,114	+490	+0.44%	estimate
2023	112,630	+516	+0.46%	estimate
2024	113,160	+530	+0.47%	estimate

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

Mobile Subs per 100

160.9

People per km2

-1,134

Net Migration

Environment

92.2%

Forest Area

Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific

American Samoa Australia Brunei Darussalam Cambodia China

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.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 112,630. The population is growing slowly, about 0.5% annually.

GDP per capita is roughly $3,920, placing Micronesia, Fed. Sts. among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 67.2 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman, and 22.4% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.