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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Marshall Islands

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population36.28K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$308M2025 · current US$GDP per capita$8.49K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth67.12024 · yearsInternet use65.9%2024 · % of populationForest area52.2%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
95.8%

% of people aged 15+·2021

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Marshall Islands2021 · 95.8%
024.5749.1373.798.271960199320252011: 98.3%2019: 98.2%2021: 95.8%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Marshall Islands in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Majuro
Country code
MHL

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