MHL
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Marshall Islands
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Majuro
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Language
- Marshallese, English
- Government
- Presidential republic in free association with the United States
- Internet Users
- 65.9%
- Unemployment
- 36.0%
- Smoking (15+)
- 23.3%
Population
36,282
GDP
$308M
GDP per Capita
$8,489
Area
181 km²
Life Expectancy
67.1 years
HDI
0.6
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $308M |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $8,489 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 36.0% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 35.5 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 67.1 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 95.8% |
| Internet Users (%) | 65.9% |
| 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) | 9.6% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 1 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 96.5% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 72.3% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 17.1% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.4 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 2.7 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 72.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 76.4 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 62.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 28.0 |
| Groceries Index | 70.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 45.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 22.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $25 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $600 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $350 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $120 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $45 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $20 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Protestant 54.8%
- Assembly of God 25.8%
- Roman Catholic 8.4%
- Other Christian 3.6%
- Bukot nan Jesus 2.8%
- Mormon 2.1%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.7 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
23.8
Median Age