Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kiribati  | Marshall Islands  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | The Republic of Kiribati | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Tarawa | Majuro |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ N | 7° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 173° 0′ 0″ E | 171° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kiribati is 811.19 sq km, and the total area of Marshall Islands is 181.43 sq km. Kiribati is bigger than Marshall Islands by 629.76 sq km. Kiribati is around 4.47 times bigger than Marshall Islands.
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 811.19 Sq km | 181.43 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 629.76 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 313.20 Sq Mile | 70.05 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 243.15 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Tarawa | Majuro |
Demonyms  | Kiribati | Marshallese |
Official Languages  | English, Gilbertese | Marshallese, English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.2 % | 96.2 % |
The people of Kiribati are called Kiribati, and the people of Marshall Islands are called Marshallese.
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Australian dollar | United States dollar |
Currency Symbol  | AUD | USD |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +686 | +692 |
Internet TLD  | .ki | .mh |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KI | MH |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Teirake kaini Kiribati | Forever Marshall Islands |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Song of Kiribati | Forever Marshall Islands |
National Animal  | Frigate Bird | Black-footed Cat |
National Bird  | Frigatebird | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Plumeria Frangipanis | Plumeria Frangipanis |
National Sport  | Rugby Sevens | Stickball |
National Colors  | Red, gold, blue and white | Blue, orange, white |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 04:10 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+12, +13, +14 | UTC+12 (Marshall Islands Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+12, +13, +14 | UTC+12 (Marshall Islands Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Marshall Islands is [04:10 PM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kiribati as of 2023 is estimated to be around 133,515, and the total population of Marshall Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 41,996.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kiribati had 91,519 more people than Marshall Islands.
The annual Population Growth in Kiribati is 1.65% and the annual population growth in Marshall Islands is -1.98%.
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24 % | 21.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 72.3 % | 74.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.71 % | 4.43 % |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Majuro |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 04:10 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 29.98 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 9.26 km/hr, 30 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 70 % |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.27 (Births Per Woman) | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 209.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 291.68 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 159.95 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 237.36 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 43.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 24 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (150 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (90 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 28 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 6.2 (people per 100K population) | 11.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 28.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.2 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kiribati, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 150 people per 100,000 people in Kiribati, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 90 people per 100,000 people in Marshall Islands, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Kiribati, spent [ 14.81% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Marshall Islands, spent [ 12.55% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kiribati | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 42.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 46.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 45.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kiribati, are 1.01 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Marshall Islands.
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