Marshall Islands
Country statistics · 1990–present
Marshall Islands at a Glance
Marshall Islands is home to 37,548 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $12,014, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.1 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 37,548 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.1 and a death rate of 7.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 13.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 486 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Marshall Islands is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $400 million (2029 IMF projection). At $12,014 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.8% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.1 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $894 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 95.8% (2021), reflecting high literacy rates. 65.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.