Demographics of the Federated States of Micronesia
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Demographic features of the population of the Federated States of Micronesia include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects. The indigenous population of the Federated States of Micronesia, which is predominantly Micronesian, consists of various ethnolinguistic groups. English has become the common language. Population growth remains high at more than 3%, but is ameliorated somewhat by net emigration.
| Demographics of Federated States of Micronesia | |
|---|---|
Population pyramid of Micronesia in 2020 | |
| Population | 101,009 (2022 est.) |
| Growth rate | -0.67% (2022 est.) |
| Birth rate | 18.39 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Death rate | 4.19 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Life expectancy | 74.44 years |
| • male | 72.34 years |
| • female | 76.66 years |
| Fertility rate | 2.24 children born/woman (2022 est.) |
| Infant mortality | 21.9 deaths/1,000 live births |
| Net migration rate | -20.91 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Age structure | |
| 0–14 years | 28.24% |
| 65 and over | 4.95% |
| Nationality | |
| Nationality | Micronesian |
The island of Pingelap is genetically notable for the prevalence of the extreme form of color blindness known as maskun.[1][2][3]
Population
Structure of the population
Population Estimates by Sex and Age Group (01.VII.2021) (Based on the 2010 Population and Housing Census and 2013/2014 Household Income and Expenditure Survey.):[4]
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 202 | 51 630 | 104 832 | 100 |
| 0–4 | 6 261 | 6 045 | 12 306 | 11.74 |
| 5–9 | 6 257 | 5 913 | 12 170 | 11.61 |
| 10–14 | 6 643 | 6 287 | 12 930 | 12.33 |
| 15–19 | 6 359 | 5 861 | 12 220 | 11.66 |
| 20–24 | 5 001 | 4 541 | 9 542 | 9.10 |
| 25–29 | 3 917 | 3 879 | 7 796 | 7.44 |
| 30–34 | 3 463 | 3 256 | 6 718 | 6.41 |
| 35–39 | 2 985 | 3 077 | 6 062 | 5.78 |
| 40–44 | 2 772 | 2 919 | 5 691 | 5.43 |
| 45–49 | 2 693 | 2 598 | 5 291 | 5.05 |
| 50–54 | 2 347 | 2 367 | 4 713 | 4.50 |
| 55–59 | 1 911 | 1 771 | 3 682 | 3.51 |
| 60–64 | 1 192 | 1 145 | 2 336 | 2.23 |
| 65+ | 1 404 | 1 969 | 3 373 | 3.22 |
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Percent |
| 0–14 | 19 161 | 18 245 | 37 406 | 35.68 |
| 15–64 | 32 637 | 31 416 | 64 053 | 61.10 |
| 65+ | 1 404 | 1 969 | 3 373 | 3.22 |
Ethnic groups
Languages
English (official and common language), Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosraean (recognized at state level in Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap and Kosrae respectively) In addition other language such as Pingelapese, Ngatikese, Satawalese, Puluwatese, Mortlockese, Mokilese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, and Kapingamarangi are recognized.[5]
Religion
Roman Catholic 54.7%, Protestant 41.1%, other and none 4.2% (see Religion in the Federated States of Micronesia)