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MicronesiavsNauru
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Micronesia is higher
Nominal GDP
Micronesia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Micronesia’s population is 847% larger than that of Nauru, a difference of 101,213.
Surface area
Micronesia’s surface area is about 35.0× that of Nauru, a difference of 680 km².
Population density
Nauru’s population density is 270% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of 436 /km².
Nominal GDP
Micronesia’s nominal GDP is 190% larger than that of Nauru, a difference of $308.8 million.
GDP per capita
Nauru’s GDP per capita is 227% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of $9,443.
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
Palikir
Yaren
Population
113,160
11,947
Surface area
700 km²
20 km²
Population density
162 /km²
597 /km²
Nominal GDP
$471.4 million · 2024
$162.6 million · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,166 · 2024
$13,609 · 2024
Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Micronesia
Micronesia
Currency
United States dollar · USD · $
Australian dollar · AUD · $
Nationality
Micronesian
Nauruan
Phone code
+691
+674
Internet domain
.fm
.nr
ISO codes
FM / FSM
NR / NRU
Time zone
Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more)
Pacific/Nauru
Native name
Micronesia
Nauru
| Measure | Micronesia | Nauru |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Palikir | Yaren |
| Population | 113,160 | 11,947 |
| Surface area | 700 km² | 20 km² |
| Population density | 162 /km² | 597 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $471.4 million · 2024 | $162.6 million · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,166 · 2024 | $13,609 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | Australian dollar · AUD · $ |
| Nationality | Micronesian | Nauruan |
| Phone code | +691 | +674 |
| Internet domain | .fm | .nr |
| ISO codes | FM / FSM | NR / NRU |
| Time zone | Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more) | Pacific/Nauru |
| Native name | Micronesia | Nauru |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.
Full Micronesia profile →About Nauru
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, is an island country in Oceania, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island, part of Kiribati, 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest and lowest-lying island country, with a land area of 21 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi).
Full Nauru profile →Micronesia & Nauru: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
What is the population of Nauru?
Nauru has a recorded population of approximately 11,947 people.
How big is Nauru?
Nauru covers an area of about 20 km².
What is the population density of Nauru?
Nauru has a population density of roughly 597 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Nauru?
Nauru has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $162.6 million as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Nauru?
Nauru has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,609.
What currency is used in Nauru?
Nauru uses the Australian dollar (AUD), with the symbol $.
Where is Nauru located?
Nauru is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
What are people from Nauru called?
People from Nauru are referred to as Nauruan.
What is the phone calling code for Nauru?
The international dialing code for Nauru is +674.
What is the internet domain for Nauru?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nauru is .nr.
What time zone is Nauru in?
Nauru uses the Pacific/Nauru time zone.
What is Nauru known for?
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, is an island country in Oceania, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island, part of Kiribati, 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest and lowest-lying island country, with a land area of 21 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi).