Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2021
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2021
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2021
Unemployment
(% of population)
#
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2021
Capital
Melekeok
Surface Area
444 km²
Population 2022
18,055
Density 2022
94,6 inhabitants/km2
Political System
Presidential political system
Head of State Since 3rd November 2020
Surangel Whipps Jr.
Focus: Association / Civil Society
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2022
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2020
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
#
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15 to 24)
2021
Net Enrollment Rate
(% population)
2020
Internet Users
(% of population)
#
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2018
Happiness Index /10
#
Press Freedom Index /10
#
GINI Index /100
#
Democracy Index /10
#
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
#
CSI World Rights Index /5
#
IDH
2021