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Federated States of Micronesia

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Government
NameFederated States of Micronesia
Government typefederal republic in free association with the US
CapitalPalikir (6,647 (2010))
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
People
Population (2020)115,021 (198th)
Density of population158.1 P/km2 (75th)
NationalityMicronesian
Official languages
English
Ethnic groups (2010)
Chuukese / Mortlockese49.3%
Pohnpeian29.8%
Kosraean6.3%
Yapese5.7%
Yap outer islanders5.1%
Polynesian1.6%
Asian1.4%
other0.8%
Religions (2010)
Roman Catholic54.7%
Protestant41.1%
Congregational38.5%
Baptist1.1%
Seventh Day Adventist0.8%
Assembly of God0.7%
Mormon1.5%
other1.9%
none0.7%
unspecified0.1%
Life expectancy (2020)
Male71.8 years
Female76.1 years
Total population73.9 years (137st)
Homicides
n.a.
Geography
Land area702 km2
water area0 km2
total area702 km2 (192nd)
Lowest point
Pacific Ocean0 m
Highest point
Nanlaud on Pohnpei782 m
Land use (2011)
Agricultural land25.5%
Arable land2.3%
Permanent crops19.7%
Permanent pasture3.5%
Forest74.5%
Other0%
Urbanization
Urban population (2020)22.9%
Rate of urbanization1.05% annual rate of change (2015 – 2020)
Economy
Labor force (2010)37,920  (200th)
Labor force by occupation (2013)
Agriculture0.9%
Industry5.2%
Services 93.9%
note: around 65% of the labor force are government employees
Unemployment rate (2010)16.2% (177th)
GDP (PPP) (estimate 2019)
Total$367 million
Per capita$3,584
GDP (nominal) (estimate 2019)
Total$383 million
Per capita$3,735
GDP by sector (estimate 2013)
Agriculture26.3%
Industry18.9%
Services54.8%
Exports (2013)$88.3 million (197th)
Exports partners
NA
Imports (2015)$167.8 million (212th)
Imports partners
NA

Federated States of Micronesia on the world map

Federated States of Micronesia on the world map

Demography

Age structure data

Estimate for 2020:

  • 0-14 years: 28.88% (male 15,046/female 14,542)
  • 15-24 years: 18.94% (male 9,710/female 9,696)
  • 25-54 years: 40.32% (male 19,903/female 21,395)
  • 55-64 years: 7.24% (male 3,572/female 3,842)
  • 65 years and over: 4.62% (male 2,130/female 2,600) 

Remark: the age structure of a population affects a nation’s key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.

Population from 1950 to 2020

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2019). World Population Prospects 2019, Online Edition. Rev. 1.


Evolution of the life expectancy from 1960 to 2018

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Source: World Development Indicators, The World Bank

Economy

Agriculture:

taro, yams, coconuts, bananas, cassava (manioc, tapioca), sakau (kava), Kosraen citrus, betel nuts, black pepper, fish, pigs, chickens

Industries:

tourism, construction, specialized aquaculture, craft items (shell and wood)

Exports – commodities:

fish, sakau (kava), betel nuts, black pepper

Imports – commodities:

food, beverages, clothing, computers, household electronics, appliances, manufactured goods, automobiles, machinery and equipment, furniture, tools

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