Micronesia Population
East Asia & Pacific · 190th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
114,344
The population of Micronesia is about 114,344 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 114 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Micronesia is ranked 190th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.44% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 126 thousand. That is 2.7 times its 1960 population of 43 thousand. Population density is 163 people per square kilometre. 22% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
114 thousand
Yearly change
+0.44%
World rank
190th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
163/km²
Land area
701 km²
Life expectancy
67.4 yrs
Births per woman
2.74
GDP per capita
$4,414
GDP
$0.5B
Population of Micronesia, 1960–2050
Micronesia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43,061 | — | 61 |
| 1970 | 58,922 | +3.11% | 84 |
| 1980 | 77,407 | +3.14% | 110 |
| 1990 | 100,888 | +1.90% | 144 |
| 2000 | 112,044 | +0.33% | 160 |
| 2010 | 107,540 | −0.39% | 153 |
| 2020 | 110,916 | +0.57% | 158 |
| 2024 | 113,160 | +0.47% | 161 |
| 2026proj. | 114,183 | +0.44% | 163 |
| 2030proj. | 116,350 | +0.48% | 166 |
| 2040proj. | 121,681 | +0.39% | 174 |
| 2050proj. | 126,408 | +0.36% | 180 |
Micronesia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,557 times as many people as Micronesia. Bangladesh is 8.4 times more densely populated.
Micronesia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Micronesia in 2026?
About 114,183 (114 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Micronesia's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.44% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Micronesia?
About 163 people per km², with a land area of 701 km².
What will the population of Micronesia be in 2050?
About 126 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Micronesia?
Palikir.
What is the life expectancy in Micronesia?
67.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.