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Micronesia had a population of 113,683 in 2025, ranking #189 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world). The population grew by 4.6% over the past ten years.

113,683
Population (2025) · #189
+0.46%
Annual growth
161
People per km²
22%
Live in cities

Population of Micronesia, 1960–2025

Values in people · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)

Population by year (table)
YearPopulationChange
2025113,683+0.46%
2024113,160+0.47%
2023112,630+0.46%
2022112,114+0.44%
2021111,624+0.64%
2020110,916+0.57%
2019110,282+0.34%
2018109,909+0.39%
2017109,481+0.37%
2016109,075+0.33%
2015108,716+0.30%
2014108,396+0.25%
2013108,121+0.21%
2012107,890+0.18%
2011107,698+0.15%
2010107,540-0.39%
2009107,957-0.90%
2008108,936-0.86%
2007109,880-0.77%
2006110,729-0.61%
2005111,412-0.46%
2004111,925-0.32%
2003112,285-0.14%
2002112,448+0.07%
2001112,365+0.29%
2000112,044+0.33%
1999111,680+0.27%
1998111,377+0.28%
1997111,071+0.33%
1996110,710+0.44%
1995110,230+1.06%
1994109,075+1.88%
1993107,066+2.16%
1992104,806+2.00%
1991102,754+1.85%
1990100,888+1.90%
198999,003+1.96%
198897,097+2.38%
198794,844+2.79%
198692,266+2.85%
198589,707+2.90%
198487,176+2.95%
198384,680+2.99%
198282,219+3.04%
198179,794+3.08%
198077,407+3.14%
197975,054+3.16%
197872,754+2.83%
197770,753+2.47%
197669,049+2.40%
197567,428+2.55%
197465,749+2.76%
197363,986+2.74%
197262,278+2.71%
197160,636+2.91%
197058,922+3.11%
196957,145+3.04%
196855,457+2.99%
196753,846+3.04%
196652,258+3.11%
196550,684+3.06%
196449,181+3.01%
196347,744+3.30%
196246,218+3.60%
196144,610+3.60%
196043,061—

Demographics of Micronesia

67.4
Life expectancy (years)
2.74
Births per woman (above replacement)
6.2%
Aged 65 and over
28.7 years
Median age

Ethnic groups

Chuukese/Mortlockese 49.3%, Pohnpeian 29.8%, Kosraean 6.3%, Yapese 5.7%, Yap outer islanders 5.1%, Polynesian 1.6%, Asian 1.4%, other 0.8% (2010 est.)

Languages

English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi

Religions

Roman Catholic 54.7%, Protestant 41.1% (includes Congregational 38.5%, Baptist 1.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 0.8%, Assembly of God 0.7%), Church of Jesus Christ 1.5%, other 1.9%, none 0.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 est.)

Where people live

Urban population: 23.4% of total population (2023).

Largest cities

1
Palikir Capital
7,000

Frequently asked questions about the population of Micronesia

What is the population of Micronesia?

Micronesia had a population of 113,683 in 2025, ranking #189 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world).

Is the population of Micronesia growing?

Yes. The population grew by 4.6% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 0.46%.

How has the population of Micronesia changed since 1960?

It has grown 2.6-fold, from 43,061 in 1960 to 113,683 in 2025.

How densely populated is Micronesia?

About 161 people per km² of land (2024).

What is the largest city in Micronesia?

Palikir — about 7,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.

Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).