Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 7.93 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
7.93 thousands
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
205th
of 233 countries
All-time high
11.62 thousands
in 2004
All-time low
3.99 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Marshall Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 15-24 years in Marshall Islands stood at 7.93 thousands.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Marshall Islands peaked at 11.62 thousands in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.99 thousands, in 1970.
Marshall Islands ranks 205th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Marshall Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.99 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 4.24 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 4.48 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 4.71 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 4.93 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 5.07 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 5.19 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 5.28 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 5.34 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 5.39 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 5.45 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 5.61 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 5.88 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 6.15 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 6.42 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 6.68 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 6.91 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 7.13 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 7.33 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 7.57 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 7.87 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 8.18 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 8.49 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 8.79 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 9.1 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 9.43 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 9.75 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 10.05 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 10.36 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 10.65 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 10.95 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 11.23 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 11.46 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 11.59 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 11.62 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 11.54 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 11.33 thousands | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 11.03 thousands | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 10.64 thousands | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 10.27 thousands | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 9.95 thousands | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 9.69 thousands | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 9.43 thousands | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 9.2 thousands | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 8.99 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 8.79 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 8.62 thousands | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 8.49 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 8.39 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 8.33 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 8.29 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 8.26 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 8.09 thousands | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 7.98 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 7.87 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 7.93 thousands | +0.9% |
Marshall Islands compared with similar countries
- Marshall Islands's 7.93 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 997.95 thousands, 1% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Marshall Islands's 7.93 thousands is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 305.44 thousands, 3% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.86 thousands | 3.99 thousands | 5.39 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.51 thousands | 5.45 thousands | 7.57 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.27 thousands | 7.87 thousands | 10.65 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.17 thousands | 10.27 thousands | 11.62 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.99 thousands | 8.33 thousands | 9.95 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.07 thousands | 7.87 thousands | 8.29 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
- 202 Andorra 9.07 thousands compare
- 203 Dominica 8.75 thousands compare
- 204 American Samoa 8.53 thousands compare
- 206 Cayman Islands 7.85 thousands compare
- 207 Faroe Islands 7.76 thousands compare
- 208 Guernsey 6.86 thousands compare
More population data for Marshall Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.393 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.393 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3323 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51.21 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8454 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3799 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 132.37 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,311 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years in Marshall Islands?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Marshall Islands was 7.93 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 11.62 thousands in 2004.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.99 thousands in 1970.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Marshall Islands ranks 205th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Marshall Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release