Population of Micronesia

As of May 2026, the population of Micronesia is 118.3 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.92%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.9 years in 2016 to 25 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.2 years and population density is 169.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Micronesia peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.61% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.91% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 3.18 thousand in 1993 to nearly 1.07 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Micronesia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.1 years in 2006 to 72.2 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Micronesia

The cities of Micronesia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 43.9 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Weno, Chuuk, with approximately 13.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Tofol, Kosrae with 9.7 thousand and Colonia, Yap State with 7.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Micronesia: