Population of Micronesia

As of July 2026, the population of Micronesia is 114.2 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 489 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.44%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.2 years in 2016 to 23.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.7 years and population density is 163.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Micronesia peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.55% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.43% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.58 thousand in 1987 to nearly 489 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Micronesia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 64.9 years in 2006 to 67.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years 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: