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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Micronesia’s population is 201% larger than that of the Marshall Islands, a difference of 75,612.
Micronesia’s surface area is 289% larger than that of the Marshall Islands, a difference of 520 km².
The Marshall Islands’ population density is 29% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of 46.9 /km².
Micronesia’s nominal GDP is 62% larger than that of the Marshall Islands, a difference of $181.3 million.
The Marshall Islands’ GDP per capita is 85% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of $3,560.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Majuro
Palikir
37,548
113,160
180 km²
700 km²
209 /km²
162 /km²
$290.1 million · 2024
$471.4 million · 2024
$7,726 · 2024
$4,166 · 2024
Oceania
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia
United States dollar · USD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Marshallese
Micronesian
+692
+691
.mh
.fm
MH / MHL
FM / FSM
Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro
Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more)
M̧ajeļ
Micronesia
| Measure | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Majuro | Palikir |
| Population | 37,548 | 113,160 |
| Surface area | 180 km² | 700 km² |
| Population density | 209 /km² | 162 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $290.1 million · 2024 | $471.4 million · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,726 · 2024 | $4,166 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Marshallese | Micronesian |
| Phone code | +692 | +691 |
| Internet domain | .mh | .fm |
| ISO codes | MH / MHL | FM / FSM |
| Time zone | Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro | Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more) |
| Native name | M̧ajeļ | Micronesia |
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The Marshall Islands is a sovereign island country located near the equator in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands with a total land area of about 181 square kilometres (69 square miles).
Full Marshall Islands profile →Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.
Full Micronesia profile →The capital of Marshall Islands is Majuro.
Marshall Islands has a recorded population of approximately 37,548 people.
Marshall Islands covers an area of about 180 km².
Marshall Islands has a population density of roughly 209 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Marshall Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $290.1 million as of 2024.
Marshall Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,726.
Marshall Islands uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Marshall Islands is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
The native name of Marshall Islands is M̧ajeļ.
People from Marshall Islands are referred to as Marshallese.
The international dialing code for Marshall Islands is +692.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Marshall Islands is .mh.
Marshall Islands spans 2 time zones including Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro.
The Marshall Islands is a sovereign island country located near the equator in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands with a total land area of about 181 square kilometres (69 square miles).
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
Micronesia has a recorded population of approximately 113,160 people.
Micronesia covers an area of about 700 km².
Micronesia has a population density of roughly 162 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Micronesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $471.4 million as of 2024.
Micronesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,166.
Micronesia uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Micronesia is located in Oceania.
People from Micronesia are referred to as Micronesian.
The international dialing code for Micronesia is +691.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Micronesia is .fm.
Micronesia spans 3 time zones including Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae, Pacific/Pohnpei.
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.