Micronesia Travel Guide
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The population of Micronesia is around 115.0 thous., which puts the country in 189. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
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The distance between Palikir (FM) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7699 miles
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Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 189 / 231 Ranking | 115 023 Chuukese/Mortlockese 49.3%, Pohnpeian 29.8%, Kosraean 6.3%, Yapese 5.7%, Yap outer islanders 5.1%, Polynesian 1.6%, Asian 1.4% |
Area | 189 / 230 Ranking | 271 mi² |
Life expectancy | 119 / 196 Ranking | 74.2 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 72.1women 76.4 |
Median age | 51 / 157 Ranking | 26.3 Average age of population expressed in years.men 25.5women 27.1 |
Population growth | 164 / 172 Ranking | -0.64% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 64 / 131 Ranking | 89% Ability to read, write and count.men 91%women 88% |
GDP | 161 / 194 Ranking | 3 552 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |