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Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Micronesia
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Palikir
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Government
- Federal presidential constitutional republic
- Internet Users
- 39.5%
- Unemployment
- 16.2%
Population
113,683
GDP
$501.8M
GDP per Capita
$4,414
Area
702 km²
Life Expectancy
67.4 years
HDI
0.6
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $501.8M |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $4,414 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.2% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 40.1 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 67.4 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 89.0% |
| Internet Users (%) | 39.5% |
| Human Development Index | 0.6 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 0 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 0 |
| Total Military Personnel | 0 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $0 |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 0 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 0 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 0 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 0 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 0 |
| Helicopters | 0 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 9.7% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 2 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 94.3% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 71.5% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 11.8% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.2 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 3.2 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 68.5 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 72.4 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 52.3 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 18.5 |
| Groceries Index | 55.7 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 38.4 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 22.1 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $25 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $450 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $280 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $120 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $55 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $20 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Roman Catholic 54.7%
- Protestant 41.1%
- Mormon 1.5%
- Other Christian 1.3%
- Other 0.8%
- None 0.6%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.8 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
23.4
Median Age