Northern Mariana Islands
Country statistics · 1990–present
Northern Mariana Islands at a Glance
Northern Mariana Islands is home to 44,278 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.9 years, above the global average.
Population
44.3K
2024
Life expectancy
78.9 yrs
2024
Birth rate
12.1 /1K
2024
Safe drinking water
81.5%
2024
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 44,278 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 12.1 and a death rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 7.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 316 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.9 years (2024), above the global average. Access to safe drinking water reaches 81.5% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.
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🌿Environment
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Global Rankings
Most Forest Coverage by Country 2026
Northern Mariana Islands ranks #42 · 53.0%
Highest Life Expectancy by Country 2026
Northern Mariana Islands ranks #58 · 78.9
Best Clean Water Access by Country 2026
Northern Mariana Islands ranks #73 · 81.5%