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KiribativsMicronesia

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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

Kiribati is higher

Kiribati records 134,518, about 1.19× the other value.

Surface area

Kiribati is higher

Kiribati records 810 km², about 1.16× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Micronesia is higher

Micronesia records $471.4 million, about 1.53× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇰🇮 Kiribati134,518
🇫🇲 Micronesia113,160

Kiribati’s population is 19% larger than that of Micronesia, a difference of 21,358.

Surface area

🇰🇮 Kiribati810 km²
🇫🇲 Micronesia700 km²

Kiribati’s surface area is 16% larger than that of Micronesia, a difference of 110 km².

Population density

🇰🇮 Kiribati166 /km²
🇫🇲 Micronesia162 /km²

Kiribati’s population density is 2.7% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of 4.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇰🇮 Kiribati$307.9 million · 2024
🇫🇲 Micronesia$471.4 million · 2024

Micronesia’s nominal GDP is 53% larger than that of Kiribati, a difference of $163.6 million.

GDP per capita

🇰🇮 Kiribati$2,289 · 2024
🇫🇲 Micronesia$4,166 · 2024

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

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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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About Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.

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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.