What is the population of Micronesia in 2026?
Micronesia has a population of 113,683 people (2025 estimate), which is 196th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Federated States of Micronesia
Population 2025
113,683
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.46%
+524 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
161/km²
700 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
23.3 years
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia comprises 700 km² across the Pacific Ocean, with a population of 113,683 spread at a density of 161 people per km². The nation gained independence in 1986 and operates as a federal republic, with English as its official language and Palikir serving as the capital.
A young median age of 23.3 years reflects a population weighted toward working-age citizens, supported by a fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman and modest annual growth of 0.5%. Life expectancy stands at 67.4 years. Urban settlement remains limited, with only 22% of residents in urban areas. GDP per capita is $4,414, indicating a developing economy typical of Pacific island nations.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Palikir
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- FM · FSM
- Demonym
- Micronesian
- Government
- Federal republic
- State inception
- 1986
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +691
- Internet TLD
- .fm
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Micronesia: Unemployment Rate.
Health
Education
Not published for Micronesia: Literacy Rate, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Micronesia: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Micronesia.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 31.8%
- Age 15–64
- 62.2%
- Age 65+
- 6.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 2 |
| 90-94 | 6 | 26 |
| 85-89 | 42 | 114 |
| 80-84 | 131 | 309 |
| 75-79 | 391 | 589 |
| 70-74 | 865 | 1,147 |
| 65-69 | 1,363 | 1,749 |
| 60-64 | 1,742 | 2,087 |
| 55-59 | 1,936 | 2,340 |
| 50-54 | 2,091 | 2,457 |
| 45-49 | 2,390 | 2,454 |
| 40-44 | 2,602 | 2,797 |
| 35-39 | 3,232 | 3,016 |
| 30-34 | 4,365 | 4,142 |
| 25-29 | 5,149 | 5,048 |
| 20-24 | 5,511 | 5,368 |
| 15-19 | 5,829 | 5,832 |
| 10-14 | 6,208 | 5,852 |
| 5-9 | 6,124 | 5,753 |
| 0-4 | 6,242 | 5,862 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 32,106 |
| 1960 | 43,061 |
| 1970 | 58,922 |
| 1980 | 77,407 |
| 1990 | 100,888 |
| 2000 | 112,044 |
| 2010 | 107,540 |
| 2020 | 110,916 |
| 2030 | 116,350 |
| 2040 | 121,681 |
| 2050 | 126,408 |
| 2060 | 130,399 |
| 2070 | 132,858 |
| 2080 | 132,785 |
| 2090 | 130,929 |
| 2100 | 128,142 |
How Micronesia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Micronesia114K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Micronesia | 114K |
Micronesia Population FAQ
Is the population of Micronesia growing or shrinking?
Micronesia's population is growing at +0.46% per year, a change of roughly 524 people annually.
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
How densely populated is Micronesia?
Micronesia has 161/km² across 700 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Micronesia?
Life expectancy at birth in Micronesia is 67.4 years (2024).
What is the median age in Micronesia?
The median age in Micronesia is 23.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Micronesia in?
Micronesia is in Oceania.