Population

KiribativsMicronesia
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kiribati is higher
Nominal GDP
Micronesia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Kiribati’s population is 19% larger than that of Micronesia, a difference of 21,358.
Surface area
Kiribati’s surface area is 16% larger than that of Micronesia, a difference of 110 km².
Population density
Kiribati’s population density is 2.7% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of 4.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
Micronesia’s nominal GDP is 53% larger than that of Kiribati, a difference of $163.6 million.
GDP per capita
Micronesia’s GDP per capita is 82% higher than that of Kiribati, a difference of $1,877.
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
Tarawa
Palikir
Population
134,518
113,160
Surface area
810 km²
700 km²
Population density
166 /km²
162 /km²
Nominal GDP
$307.9 million · 2024
$471.4 million · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,289 · 2024
$4,166 · 2024
Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Micronesia
Micronesia
Currency
Australian dollar · AUD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
I-Kiribati
Micronesian
Phone code
+686
+691
Internet domain
.ki
.fm
ISO codes
KI / KIR
FM / FSM
Time zone
Pacific/Enderbury, Pacific/Kiritimati (+1 more)
Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more)
Native name
Kiribati
Micronesia
| Measure | Kiribati | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tarawa | Palikir |
| Population | 134,518 | 113,160 |
| Surface area | 810 km² | 700 km² |
| Population density | 166 /km² | 162 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $307.9 million · 2024 | $471.4 million · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,289 · 2024 | $4,166 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | Australian dollar · AUD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | I-Kiribati | Micronesian |
| Phone code | +686 | +691 |
| Internet domain | .ki | .fm |
| ISO codes | KI / KIR | FM / FSM |
| Time zone | Pacific/Enderbury, Pacific/Kiritimati (+1 more) | Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more) |
| Native name | Kiribati | Micronesia |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Kiribati profile →About Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.
Full Micronesia profile →Kiribati & Micronesia: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
What is the population of Micronesia?
Micronesia has a recorded population of approximately 113,160 people.
How big is Micronesia?
Micronesia covers an area of about 700 km².
What is the population density of Micronesia?
Micronesia has a population density of roughly 162 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Micronesia?
Micronesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $471.4 million as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Micronesia?
Micronesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,166.
What currency is used in Micronesia?
Micronesia uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Micronesia located?
Micronesia is located in Oceania.
What are people from Micronesia called?
People from Micronesia are referred to as Micronesian.
What is the phone calling code for Micronesia?
The international dialing code for Micronesia is +691.
What is the internet domain for Micronesia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Micronesia is .fm.
What time zone is Micronesia in?
Micronesia spans 3 time zones including Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae, Pacific/Pohnpei.
What is Micronesia known for?
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.