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GuamvsKiribati

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Guam is higher

Guam records 167,777, about 1.25× the other value.

Surface area

Kiribati is higher

Kiribati records 810 km², about 1.50× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Guam is higher

Guam records $6.91 billion, about 22.4× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇬🇺 Guam167,777
🇰🇮 Kiribati134,518

Guam’s population is 25% larger than that of Kiribati, a difference of 33,259.

Surface area

🇬🇺 Guam540 km²
🇰🇮 Kiribati810 km²

Kiribati’s surface area is 50% larger than that of Guam, a difference of 270 km².

Population density

🇬🇺 Guam311 /km²
🇰🇮 Kiribati166 /km²

Guam’s population density is 87% higher than that of Kiribati, a difference of 145 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇺 Guam$6.91 billion · 2022
🇰🇮 Kiribati$307.9 million · 2024

Guam’s nominal GDP is about 22.4× that of Kiribati, a difference of $6.60 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇺 Guam$41,833 · 2022
🇰🇮 Kiribati$2,289 · 2024

Guam’s GDP per capita is about 18.3× that of Kiribati, a difference of $39,545.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Hagatna

Tarawa

Population

167,777

134,518

Surface area

540 km²

810 km²

Population density

311 /km²

166 /km²

Nominal GDP

$6.91 billion · 2022

$307.9 million · 2024

GDP per capita

$41,833 · 2022

$2,289 · 2024

Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Micronesia

Micronesia

Currency

United States dollar · USD · $

Australian dollar · AUD · $

Nationality

Guamanian, Guambat

I-Kiribati

Phone code

+1

+686

Internet domain

.gu

.ki

ISO codes

GU / GUM

KI / KIR

Time zone

Pacific/Guam

Pacific/Enderbury, Pacific/Kiritimati (+1 more)

Native name

Guam

Kiribati

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About Guam

Guam, a tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and a vibrant U.S. territory known for its stunning beaches, rich Chamorro heritage, and strategic geopolitical role.

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About Kiribati

Kiribati, a sprawling island nation scattered across the central Pacific, comprises 33 atolls and reef islands spread over an area larger than the United Kingdom, yet it is home to just under 120,000 people, offering a unique blend of oceanic beauty and resilient island life.

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Guam & Kiribati: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guam?

The capital of Guam is Hagatna.

What is the population of Guam?

Guam has a recorded population of approximately 167,777 people.

How big is Guam?

Guam covers an area of about 540 km².

What is the population density of Guam?

Guam has a population density of roughly 311 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guam?

Guam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $6.91 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Guam?

Guam has a GDP per capita of approximately $41,833.

What currency is used in Guam?

Guam uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guam located?

Guam is located in Micronesia, Oceania.

What are people from Guam called?

People from Guam are referred to as Guamanian, Guambat.

What is the phone calling code for Guam?

The international dialing code for Guam is +1.

What is the internet domain for Guam?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guam is .gu.

What time zone is Guam in?

Guam uses the Pacific/Guam time zone.

What is Guam known for?

Guam, a tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and a vibrant U.S. territory known for its stunning beaches, rich Chamorro heritage, and strategic geopolitical role.

What is the capital of Kiribati?

The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa.

What is the population of Kiribati?

Kiribati has a recorded population of approximately 134,518 people.

How big is Kiribati?

Kiribati covers an area of about 810 km².

What is the population density of Kiribati?

Kiribati has a population density of roughly 166 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Kiribati?

Kiribati has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $307.9 million as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Kiribati?

Kiribati has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,289.

What currency is used in Kiribati?

Kiribati uses the Australian dollar (AUD), with the symbol $.

Where is Kiribati located?

Kiribati is located in Micronesia, Oceania.

What are people from Kiribati called?

People from Kiribati are referred to as I-Kiribati.

What is the phone calling code for Kiribati?

The international dialing code for Kiribati is +686.

What is the internet domain for Kiribati?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kiribati is .ki.

What time zone is Kiribati in?

Kiribati spans 3 time zones including Pacific/Enderbury, Pacific/Kiritimati, Pacific/Tarawa.

What is Kiribati known for?

Kiribati, a sprawling island nation scattered across the central Pacific, comprises 33 atolls and reef islands spread over an area larger than the United Kingdom, yet it is home to just under 120,000 people, offering a unique blend of oceanic beauty and resilient island life.