Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Marshall Islands  | Micronesia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of the Marshall Islands | Federated States of Micronesia |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Majuro | Palikir |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 7° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 171° 0′ 0″ E | 158° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Marshall Islands is 181.43 sq km, and the total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km. Marshall Islands is smaller than Micronesia by 520.57 sq km. Marshall Islands is around 3.87 times smaller than Micronesia.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 181.43 Sq km | 702 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 520.57 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 70.05 Sq Mile | 271 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 200.95 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Majuro | Chuuk |
Demonyms  | Marshallese | Micronesian |
Official Languages  | Marshallese, English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.2 % | 95 % |
The people of Marshall Islands are called Marshallese, and the people of Micronesia are called Micronesian.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | United States dollar |
Currency Symbol  | USD | USD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +692 | +691 |
Internet TLD  | .mh | .fm |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MH | FM |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Forever Marshall Islands | Patriots of Micronesia |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Forever Marshall Islands | Patriotic Song |
National Animal  | Black-footed Cat | Chuuk Flying Fox |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Plumeria Frangipanis | Ceibo |
National Sport  | Stickball | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Blue, orange, white | Blue and white |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:44 PM | 09:44 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+12 (Marshall Islands Time) | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+12 (Marshall Islands Time) | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape 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 [10:44 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Micronesia is [09:44 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Marshall Islands is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Micronesia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Marshall Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 41,996, and the total population of Micronesia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 115,224.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Marshall Islands had 73,228 less people than Micronesia.
The annual Population Growth in Marshall Islands is -1.98% and the annual population growth in Micronesia is 0.59%.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 21.4 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.2 % | 73.5 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.43 % | 5.95 % |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Majuro | Palikir |
Current Time | 10:44 PM | 09:44 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Light Rain |
Current Temperature  | 27.13 Degree Celsius | 25.41 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 10.8 km/hr, 61 Degree | 3.09 km/hr, 80 Degree |
Humidity  | 82 % | 89 % |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 291.68 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 237.36 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 24 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (90 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 5 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.9 (people per 100K population) | 14.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.2 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Marshall Islands, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 90 people per 100,000 people in Marshall Islands, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 170 people per 100,000 people in Micronesia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Marshall Islands, spent [ 12.55% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Micronesia, spent [ 10.96% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 31.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 45.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Marshall Islands, are 1.03 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Micronesia.
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