What is the population of the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands has 36,282 people (2025). The population grew from 14,703 in 1960 to a peak of 52,044 in 2010 and has since fallen to 36,282.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 14,703 |
| 1970 | 22,530 |
| 1980 | 30,774 |
| 1990 | 44,629 |
| 2000 | 50,706 |
| 2010 | 52,044 |
| 2020 | 42,706 |
| 2025 | 36,282 |
What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?
The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro.
What currency does the Marshall Islands use?
The Marshall Islands uses the US dollar (USD).
What languages are spoken in the Marshall Islands?
The official languages of the Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese.
Where is the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands is in Oceania.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
This country has no land borders.
How big is the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands covers 181 km² (70 sq mi).
Economy of the Marshall Islands
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $308 million
- GDP per person
- $8,489
- Life expectancy
- 67.1 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Based on economic indicators, the Marshall Islands is classified as upper middle income. Upper-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $4,516 and $14,005.
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Where does the Marshall Islands rank?
The Marshall Islands is in the top 50 on two of our six rankings: