| Demographics ofFederated States of Micronesia | |
|---|---|
 Population pyramid of Micronesia in 2020 | |
| Population | 101,009 (2022 est.) |
| Growth rate | -0.67% (2022 est.) |
| Birth rate | 18.39 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Death rate | 4.19 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Life expectancy | 74.44 years |
| • male | 72.34 years |
| • female | 76.66 years |
| Fertility rate | 2.24 children born/woman (2022 est.) |
| Infant mortality rate | 21.9 deaths/1,000 live births |
| Net migration rate | -20.91 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Age structure | |
| 0–14 years | 28.24% |
| 65 and over | 4.95% |
| Nationality | |
| Nationality | Micronesian |
Demographic features of thepopulation of theFederated States of Micronesia includepopulation density,ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects. The indigenous population of the Federated States of Micronesia, which is predominantlyMicronesian, consists of various ethnolinguistic groups. English has become the common language. Population growth remains high at more than 3%, but is ameliorated somewhat by net emigration.
The island ofPingelap is genetically notable for the prevalence of the extreme form ofcolor blindness known asmaskun.[1][2][3]
Population Estimates by Sex and Age Group (01.VII.2021) (Based on the 2010 Population and Housing Census and 2013/2014 Household Income and Expenditure Survey.):[4]
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 202 | 51 630 | 104 832 | 100 |
| 0–4 | 6 261 | 6 045 | 12 306 | 11.74 |
| 5–9 | 6 257 | 5 913 | 12 170 | 11.61 |
| 10–14 | 6 643 | 6 287 | 12 930 | 12.33 |
| 15–19 | 6 359 | 5 861 | 12 220 | 11.66 |
| 20–24 | 5 001 | 4 541 | 9 542 | 9.10 |
| 25–29 | 3 917 | 3 879 | 7 796 | 7.44 |
| 30–34 | 3 463 | 3 256 | 6 718 | 6.41 |
| 35–39 | 2 985 | 3 077 | 6 062 | 5.78 |
| 40–44 | 2 772 | 2 919 | 5 691 | 5.43 |
| 45–49 | 2 693 | 2 598 | 5 291 | 5.05 |
| 50–54 | 2 347 | 2 367 | 4 713 | 4.50 |
| 55–59 | 1 911 | 1 771 | 3 682 | 3.51 |
| 60–64 | 1 192 | 1 145 | 2 336 | 2.23 |
| 65+ | 1 404 | 1 969 | 3 373 | 3.22 |
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Percent |
| 0–14 | 19 161 | 18 245 | 37 406 | 35.68 |
| 15–64 | 32 637 | 31 416 | 64 053 | 61.10 |
| 65+ | 1 404 | 1 969 | 3 373 | 3.22 |
Chuukese 49.3%,Pohnpeian 29.8%,Kosraean 6.3%,Yapese 5.7%, other 8.9%
English (official and common language),Chuukese,Pohnpeian,Yapese,Kosraean (recognized at state level inChuuk,Pohnpei,Yap andKosrae respectively) In addition other language such asPingelapese,Ngatikese,Satawalese,Puluwatese,Mortlockese,Mokilese,Ulithian,Woleaian,Nukuoro, andKapingamarangi are recognized.[5]
Roman Catholic 54.7%, Protestant 41.1%, other and none 4.2% (seeReligion in the Federated States of Micronesia)