KIR
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Kiribati
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese (Kiribati)
- Government
- Unitary presidential constitutional republic
- Internet Users
- 89.4%
- Unemployment
- 30.6%
- Smoking (15+)
- 36.8%
Population
136,488
GDP
$349.23M
GDP per Capita
$2,559
Area
811 km²
Life Expectancy
66.6 years
HDI
0.6
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $349.23M |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $2,559 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 30.6% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 24.7 |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 66.6 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 98.6% |
| Internet Users (%) | 89.4% |
| 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) | 12.4% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 1 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 96.5% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 75.2% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 11.8% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.2 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 1.9 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 65.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 71.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 52.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 18.0 |
| Groceries Index | 58.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 30.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 18.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $5 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $20 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $250 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $120 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $60 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $45 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $10 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
Historical data is not available for the selected countries.
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Religious Composition
- Roman Catholic 57.3%
- Kiribati Uniting Church 31.3%
- Mormon 5.3%
- Bahai 2.1%
- Seventh-day Adventist 1.9%
- Other 1.6%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.6 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
24.0
Median Age