Kiribati
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kiribati at a Glance
Kiribati is home to 134,518 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,251, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 66.6 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 134,518 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.3 and a death rate of 7.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 18.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Kiribati is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $447 million (2029 IMF projection). At $3,251 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.2% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 66.6 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $238 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.6% (2020), reflecting near-universal literacy. 89.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 15.1% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.