World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until was 38,849 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
38,849
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
220th
of 239 countries
All-time high
77,255
in 1928
All-time low
5,828
in 1800
Years of data
224
1800–2023
World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands, 1800–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands stood at 38,849.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands peaked at 77,255 in 1928 and was at its lowest, 5,828, in 1800.
That places Marshall Islands 220th out of 239 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,828 | — |
| 1801 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 5,828 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 5,855 | +0.5% |
| 1820 | 5,910 | +0.9% |
| 1821 | 5,993 | +1.4% |
| 1822 | 6,105 | +1.9% |
| 1823 | 6,247 | +2.3% |
| 1824 | 6,392 | +2.3% |
| 1825 | 6,541 | +2.3% |
| 1826 | 6,693 | +2.3% |
| 1827 | 6,849 | +2.3% |
| 1828 | 7,008 | +2.3% |
| 1829 | 7,171 | +2.3% |
| 1830 | 7,338 | +2.3% |
| 1831 | 7,508 | +2.3% |
| 1832 | 7,683 | +2.3% |
| 1833 | 7,861 | +2.3% |
| 1834 | 8,044 | +2.3% |
| 1835 | 8,231 | +2.3% |
| 1836 | 8,422 | +2.3% |
| 1837 | 8,618 | +2.3% |
| 1838 | 8,818 | +2.3% |
| 1839 | 9,023 | +2.3% |
| 1840 | 9,233 | +2.3% |
| 1841 | 9,448 | +2.3% |
| 1842 | 9,667 | +2.3% |
| 1843 | 9,892 | +2.3% |
| 1844 | 10,122 | +2.3% |
| 1845 | 10,357 | +2.3% |
| 1846 | 10,598 | +2.3% |
| 1847 | 10,845 | +2.3% |
| 1848 | 11,097 | +2.3% |
| 1849 | 11,355 | +2.3% |
| 1850 | 11,618 | +2.3% |
| 1851 | 11,908 | +2.5% |
| 1852 | 12,204 | +2.5% |
| 1853 | 12,508 | +2.5% |
| 1854 | 12,819 | +2.5% |
| 1855 | 13,138 | +2.5% |
| 1856 | 13,464 | +2.5% |
| 1857 | 13,799 | +2.5% |
| 1858 | 14,143 | +2.5% |
| 1859 | 14,494 | +2.5% |
| 1860 | 14,855 | +2.5% |
| 1861 | 15,224 | +2.5% |
| 1862 | 15,602 | +2.5% |
| 1863 | 15,990 | +2.5% |
| 1864 | 16,388 | +2.5% |
| 1865 | 16,795 | +2.5% |
| 1866 | 17,212 | +2.5% |
| 1867 | 17,640 | +2.5% |
| 1868 | 18,078 | +2.5% |
| 1869 | 18,527 | +2.5% |
| 1870 | 18,987 | +2.5% |
| 1871 | 19,459 | +2.5% |
| 1872 | 19,942 | +2.5% |
| 1873 | 20,437 | +2.5% |
| 1874 | 20,945 | +2.5% |
| 1875 | 21,465 | +2.5% |
| 1876 | 21,998 | +2.5% |
| 1877 | 22,544 | +2.5% |
| 1878 | 23,103 | +2.5% |
| 1879 | 23,677 | +2.5% |
| 1880 | 24,264 | +2.5% |
| 1881 | 24,866 | +2.5% |
| 1882 | 25,483 | +2.5% |
| 1883 | 26,115 | +2.5% |
| 1884 | 26,763 | +2.5% |
| 1885 | 27,427 | +2.5% |
| 1886 | 28,107 | +2.5% |
| 1887 | 28,804 | +2.5% |
| 1888 | 29,518 | +2.5% |
| 1889 | 30,250 | +2.5% |
| 1890 | 31,000 | +2.5% |
| 1891 | 31,768 | +2.5% |
| 1892 | 32,556 | +2.5% |
| 1893 | 33,363 | +2.5% |
| 1894 | 34,189 | +2.5% |
| 1895 | 35,037 | +2.5% |
| 1896 | 35,905 | +2.5% |
| 1897 | 36,794 | +2.5% |
| 1898 | 37,706 | +2.5% |
| 1899 | 38,640 | +2.5% |
| 1900 | 39,597 | +2.5% |
| 1901 | 40,577 | +2.5% |
| 1902 | 41,582 | +2.5% |
| 1903 | 42,612 | +2.5% |
| 1904 | 43,667 | +2.5% |
| 1905 | 44,748 | +2.5% |
| 1906 | 45,855 | +2.5% |
| 1907 | 46,990 | +2.5% |
| 1908 | 48,153 | +2.5% |
| 1909 | 49,345 | +2.5% |
| 1910 | 50,566 | +2.5% |
| 1911 | 51,817 | +2.5% |
| 1912 | 53,099 | +2.5% |
| 1913 | 54,413 | +2.5% |
| 1914 | 55,759 | +2.5% |
| 1915 | 57,138 | +2.5% |
| 1916 | 58,551 | +2.5% |
| 1917 | 59,999 | +2.5% |
| 1918 | 61,394 | +2.3% |
| 1919 | 62,821 | +2.3% |
| 1920 | 64,282 | +2.3% |
| 1921 | 65,776 | +2.3% |
| 1922 | 67,305 | +2.3% |
| 1923 | 68,869 | +2.3% |
| 1924 | 70,470 | +2.3% |
| 1925 | 72,109 | +2.3% |
| 1926 | 73,785 | +2.3% |
| 1927 | 75,500 | +2.3% |
| 1928 | 77,255 | +2.3% |
| 1929 | 77,209 | -0.1% |
| 1930 | 75,486 | -2.2% |
| 1931 | 72,200 | -4.4% |
| 1932 | 67,453 | -6.6% |
| 1933 | 61,336 | -9.1% |
| 1934 | 55,773 | -9.1% |
| 1935 | 50,716 | -9.1% |
| 1936 | 46,116 | -9.1% |
| 1937 | 41,934 | -9.1% |
| 1938 | 38,131 | -9.1% |
| 1939 | 34,673 | -9.1% |
| 1940 | 31,529 | -9.1% |
| 1941 | 28,669 | -9.1% |
| 1942 | 26,070 | -9.1% |
| 1943 | 23,705 | -9.1% |
| 1944 | 21,556 | -9.1% |
| 1945 | 19,601 | -9.1% |
| 1946 | 17,823 | -9.1% |
| 1947 | 16,207 | -9.1% |
| 1948 | 14,737 | -9.1% |
| 1949 | 13,700 | -7.0% |
| 1950 | 13,019 | -5.0% |
| 1951 | 13,134 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 13,240 | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 13,332 | +0.7% |
| 1954 | 13,413 | +0.6% |
| 1955 | 13,508 | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 13,594 | +0.6% |
| 1957 | 13,660 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 13,826 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 14,217 | +2.8% |
| 1960 | 14,728 | +3.6% |
| 1961 | 15,240 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 15,782 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 16,325 | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 16,881 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 17,430 | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 17,947 | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 18,678 | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 19,889 | +6.5% |
| 1969 | 21,328 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 22,552 | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 23,392 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 24,015 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 24,607 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 25,318 | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 26,177 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 27,040 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 27,928 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 28,831 | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 29,757 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 30,793 | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 32,040 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 33,418 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 34,832 | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 36,282 | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 37,779 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 39,307 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 40,846 | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 42,338 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 43,611 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 44,648 | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 45,587 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 46,406 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 47,112 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 47,731 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 48,283 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 48,795 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 49,277 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 49,732 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 50,221 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 50,721 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 51,137 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 51,441 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 51,657 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 51,803 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 51,928 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 52,011 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 52,050 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 52,049 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 52,036 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 52,064 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 51,927 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 51,438 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 50,696 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 49,815 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 48,823 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 47,730 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 46,544 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 45,307 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 44,030 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 42,728 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 41,387 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 40,094 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 38,849 | -3.1% |
Marshall Islands compared with similar countries
- Marshall Islands's 38,849 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.81 million, 1% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Marshall Islands's 38,849 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.38 million, 3% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 5,828 | 5,828 | 5,828 | 10 |
| 1810s | 5,831 | 5,828 | 5,855 | 10 |
| 1820s | 6,491 | 5,910 | 7,171 | 10 |
| 1830s | 8,155 | 7,338 | 9,023 | 10 |
| 1840s | 10,261 | 9,233 | 11,355 | 10 |
| 1850s | 13,010 | 11,618 | 14,494 | 10 |
| 1860s | 16,631 | 14,855 | 18,527 | 10 |
| 1870s | 21,256 | 18,987 | 23,677 | 10 |
| 1880s | 27,160 | 24,264 | 30,250 | 10 |
| 1890s | 34,696 | 31,000 | 38,640 | 10 |
| 1900s | 44,313 | 39,597 | 49,345 | 10 |
| 1910s | 56,556 | 50,566 | 62,821 | 10 |
| 1920s | 71,256 | 64,282 | 77,255 | 10 |
| 1930s | 54,382 | 34,673 | 75,486 | 10 |
| 1940s | 21,360 | 13,700 | 31,529 | 10 |
| 1950s | 13,494 | 13,019 | 14,217 | 10 |
| 1960s | 17,423 | 14,728 | 21,328 | 10 |
| 1970s | 25,962 | 22,552 | 29,757 | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,125 | 30,793 | 43,611 | 10 |
| 1990s | 47,779 | 44,648 | 50,221 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,683 | 50,721 | 52,050 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,837 | 44,030 | 52,064 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,764 | 38,849 | 42,728 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
- 217 Liechtenstein 39,622 compare
- 218 British Virgin Islands 39,009 compare
- 219 Monaco 38,979 compare
- 221 Gibraltar 38,493 compare
- 222 San Marino 33,761 compare
- 223 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 29,920 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)
- Population growth rate -0.407 (2100)
- Population density 132.37 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,311 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands?
- World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until in Marshall Islands was 38,849 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 77,255 in 1928.
- What is the lowest world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,828 in 1800.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until?
- Marshall Islands ranks 220th out of 239 countries with data for 2023.
- Is world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Marshall Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until 2100. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 224 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).