Country profile · East Asia & Pacific

🇫🇲 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.

Lower middle income. Capital Palikir. Full World Bank, WHO, ILO & OECD indicator profile across 36 measures, with regional peers and rankings.

113.2K
Population
$471.4 million
GDP
$4,166
GDP / capita
67.2 years
Life expectancy
East Asia & Pacific Lower middle income Capital: Palikir

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. on the global income map

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (FSM) plotted alongside its largest economic peers on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. Bubble area scales with population; color encodes income tier; gold rings mark OECD members.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. on the global income map Micronesia, Fed. Sts. positioned on the GDP-per-capita / HDI plane against its largest economic peers. 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 $200 $1K $10K $100K GDP per capita (USD, log scale) Human Development Index (0–1) India — GDP/cap $2,695 · lower-middle income IND China — GDP/cap $13,303 · upper-middle income CHN United States — GDP/cap $84,534 · high income · OECD USA Indonesia — GDP/cap $4,925 · upper-middle income IDN Pakistan — GDP/cap $1,479 · lower-middle income Nigeria — GDP/cap $1,084 · low income Brazil — GDP/cap $10,311 · upper-middle income Bangladesh — GDP/cap $2,593 · lower-middle income Russian Federation — GDP/cap $14,889 · high income Ethiopia — GDP/cap $1,134 · low income Mexico — GDP/cap $14,186 · high income · OECD Japan — GDP/cap $32,487 · high income · OECD Egypt, Arab Rep. — GDP/cap $3,338 · lower-middle income Philippines — GDP/cap $3,985 · lower-middle income Congo, Dem. Rep. — GDP/cap $649 · low income Viet Nam — GDP/cap $4,717 · upper-middle income Iran, Islamic Rep. — GDP/cap $5,190 · upper-middle income Turkiye — GDP/cap $15,893 · high income · OECD Germany — GDP/cap $56,104 · high income · OECD Thailand — GDP/cap $7,347 · upper-middle income United Kingdom — GDP/cap $53,246 · high income · OECD Tanzania — GDP/cap $1,187 · lower-middle income France — GDP/cap $46,103 · high income · OECD South Africa — GDP/cap $6,267 · upper-middle income Italy — GDP/cap $40,385 · high income · OECD Kenya — GDP/cap $2,132 · lower-middle income Myanmar — GDP/cap $1,359 · lower-middle income Colombia — GDP/cap $7,919 · upper-middle income · OECD Korea, Rep. — GDP/cap $36,239 · high income · OECD Sudan — GDP/cap $985 · low income Micronesia, Fed. Sts. — GDP/cap $4,166 · lower-middle income Income tier Low Lower-middle Upper-middle High OECD member

Indicators tracked

36

Across 8 topic areas

GDP per capita

$4,166

Latest WB report

Population

113.2K

UN estimate

OECD member

No

Outside OECD harmonized stats

Population
113.2K
GDP
$471.4 million
GDP per Capita
$4,166
Life Expectancy
67.2 years

Overview

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. has a population of 113.2K, making it the 190th-most populous country out of 217 tracked in East Asia & Pacific.

Its economy totals $471.4 million — ranked 209th globally by total GDP. GDP per capita stands at $4,166, placing it in the Lower middle income category.

Life expectancy at birth is 67.2 years (ranked 173rd globally), reflecting overall health outcomes as measured by the World Bank.

The capital is Palikir.

👥 Demographics

Fertility Rate
2.7
2023
Population
113.2K
2024
Population Ages 0-14
31.8%
2024
Population Ages 65+
5.9%
2024
Population Density
160.9/km²
2023
Population Growth Rate
0.5%
2024
Urban Population
22.5%
2024

💰 Economy

Foreign Direct Investment
$20.2 million
2014
GDP (Current USD)
$471.4 million
2024
GDP Growth Rate
0.7%
2024
GDP Per Capita (Current USD)
$4,166.005
2024
GNI Per Capita
$4,240
2024
Government Debt (% of GDP)
27.8%
2020
Inflation (Consumer Prices)
5.4%
2022
Trade (% of GDP)
98.4%
2024

🏥 Health

Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
12.9%
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
20.8 per 1,000
2023
Life Expectancy at Birth
67.2 years
2023
Maternal Mortality Ratio
129
2023
Physicians (per 1,000 people)
1.0 per 1,000
2020
Under-5 Mortality Rate
23.1 per 1,000
2023

📚 Education

Education Expenditure (% of GDP)
11.6%
2020
School Enrollment (Primary)
82.2
2024
School Enrollment (Secondary)
87.3
2005
School Enrollment (Tertiary)
13.4
2000

🌍 Environment

Forest Area
92.2
2023
Renewable Energy Consumption
2.0%
2022

🏗️ Infrastructure

Access to Electricity
86.9%
2023
Internet Users
39.4%
2020
Mobile Subscriptions
20.0
2022

⚖️ Social

GINI Index
40.1
2013
Intentional Homicides
0.9
2019
Net Migration
-1,104
2024
Poverty (< $2.15/day)
26.1%
2013

💼 Labor & Wages

Average Weekly Hours Worked
30.4 hrs/wk
2014
PPP Conversion Factor (GDP)
0.96
2024

🫀 Disease Burden

Key causes of death and disease risk in Micronesia, Fed. Sts.. Source: WHO Global Health Observatory.

NCD Death Rate
982
per 100K · 2021
Premature NCD Risk
40.5%
dying 30–70 from NCD
Road Traffic Deaths
14.1
per 100K
Suicide Rate
32.2
per 100K
TB Deaths
63.00
per 100K
Maternal Mortality
129
per 100K births

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory. NCD mortality rate: 2021. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. Premature NCD risk covers cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.

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What the data says about Micronesia, Fed. Sts.

Every figure on this profile is a single measurement drawn from an official international dataset, and each one carries assumptions worth understanding before drawing conclusions. Income and output are reported at market exchange rates in current dollars, so they move with currency swings as well as real growth, and national averages can hide wide gaps between regions and households. Health and demographic measures are period estimates compiled from vital registration, surveys, and statistical models, and their reporting year often lags the present by one to three years. Reading several indicators together, rather than fixating on a single headline number, is what turns a row of statistics into a grounded picture of how people in this country actually live, work, and age.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. sits in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 113.2K, placing it 190th out of 217 countries by headcount. Its capital, Palikir, anchors a Lower middle income economy with total GDP of $471.4 million — ranked 209th globally — and GDP per capita of $4,166. This combination of demographic scale and economic output shapes everything from household purchasing power and domestic market depth to the country's weight in regional trade flows and international development programmes.

Life expectancy at birth in Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is 67.2 years, ranking 173rd worldwide and offering a summary read on healthcare access, nutrition, sanitation, and long-run living standards. The World Bank's World Development Indicators, combined with the WHO Global Health Observatory and ILO ILOSTAT wage statistics, expose 36 data points across 8 thematic areas — from fertility and urbanisation to CO₂ emissions, school enrolment, and labour-force participation. Reading these indicators together, rather than in isolation, is what turns headline numbers into a grounded portrait of how people actually live.

Use the indicator tables below to track trajectories over time, jump to Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s placement on specific rankings such as GDP, population density, or life expectancy, and open the side-by-side Compare view to benchmark against peers inside East Asia & Pacific or across income groups. Because all figures come from official, CC BY 4.0-licensed datasets with clear vintages, you can cite them directly in research or journalism. Where a field reads "N/A", the upstream agency has not yet released that value for Micronesia, Fed. Sts. — we never fabricate estimates or carry forward stale values, so missing points stay visible rather than quietly filled in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data for Micronesia, Fed. Sts. come from?

Data for Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is sourced from the World Bank Open Data catalog, WHO Global Health Observatory, and ILO ILOSTAT (for average wages and working hours). These are official, publicly available datasets.

How current is the data for Micronesia, Fed. Sts.?

Data availability varies by indicator. Most recent data points range from 2020 to 2024, depending on the indicator and reporting frequency. World Bank indicators are updated annually, while WHO disease burden data follows the Global Burden of Disease study schedule.

Can I compare Micronesia, Fed. Sts. with other countries?

Yes. Use the Compare feature to see a side-by-side comparison of Micronesia, Fed. Sts. with any other country across all available indicators. You can also explore rankings to see where Micronesia, Fed. Sts. stands globally on specific measures like GDP, population, or life expectancy.

What does GDP per capita tell us about Micronesia, Fed. Sts.?

GDP per capita divides Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s total economic output by its population, giving an approximate measure of average economic productivity per person. It is reported in current US dollars. For fairer cross-country comparisons, purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments account for differences in the cost of goods and services.

How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s life expectancy compare to the global average?

Life expectancy at birth for Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is 67.2 years, ranking 173rd out of 217 countries tracked. The global average is approximately 73 years. Life expectancy reflects healthcare quality, nutrition, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions.

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Source: World Bank Open Data, Source: WHO Global Health Observatory, Source: ILO ILOSTAT. World Bank and ILO data licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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