Society in Micronesia

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
112.6K(2023)
Population Growth
0.5%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.75(2023)
Death Rate
7.6 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-1.1K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
67.2 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
23.1 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
129 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
10.3%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Primary Enrollment
85.5%(2015)
Secondary Enrollment
87.3%(2005)
Tertiary Enrollment
13.4(2000)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
10.5%(2020)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
39.4%(2020)
Access to Electricity
86.9%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
90.1%(2020)
Urban Population
26.3K(2023)
Rural Population
86.3K(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Micronesia

  • Micronesia has an estimated population of 113K
    2023
    , with a modest annual growth rate of 0.5%
    2023
    , suggesting a mature demographic transition with stable, but limitated, population increase. The fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Substantial net emigration of approximately 1K individuals annually (or 9.8 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    exacerbates demographic challenges, potentially leading to 'brain drain' and diminished economic capacity.
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 67.2 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (23.1 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (129 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by a substantial health investment, with 10.3% of GDP allocated to healthcare expenditure
    2022
    .
  • Educational access shows solid progress through 85% primary enrollment
    2015
    and 87% secondary participation rates
    2005
    . This educational framework is supported by robust public investment, with 10.5% of GDP dedicated to education spending
    2020
    , underscoring a strong commitment to human capital development.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (77% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 87% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2020
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system is essential to improve lagging indicators like life expectancy and maternal mortality.

Human Capital Formation

Educational attainment is a direct driver of economic innovation and global competitiveness. Investment in education is key to unlocking human potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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