Annual change in population in Micronesia (country)
Micronesia (country): Annual change in population was 524 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Micronesia (country), 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Micronesia (country) is 524 people, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 132.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Micronesia (country) peaked at 2,585 people in 1987 and was at its lowest, -979 people, in 2009.
Micronesia (country) ranks 174th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,062 people | 897 people | 1,258 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 1,548 people | 1,398 people | 1,682 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,791 people | 1,622 people | 2,298 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,395 people | 1,908 people | 2,585 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,268 people | 299 people | 2,259 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -372.5 people | -979 people | 374 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 232.5 people | -409 people | 430 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 588.25 people | 487 people | 705 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Micronesia (country)
- 171 British Virgin Islands 663 people compare
- 172 Jamaica 635 people compare
- 173 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 612 people compare
- 175 Saint Lucia 497 people compare
- 176 Antigua and Barbuda 481 people compare
- 177 Turks and Caicos Islands 352 people compare
More population data for Micronesia (country)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 7,078 people (2100)
- Population density 183.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.74 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.74 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.74 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.5% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.75 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.75 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Micronesia (country)?
- Annual change in population in Micronesia (country) was 524 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Micronesia (country)?
- The highest recorded value was 2,585 people in 1987.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Micronesia (country)?
- The lowest recorded value was -979 people in 2009.
- How does Micronesia (country) rank for annual change in population?
- Micronesia (country) ranks 174th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.