Population of Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands's population is 37,548 as of 2024, ranked #205 globally out of 209 countries.
Current Population
37,548
10yr Growth
-24.6%
Global Rank
#205of 209
Peak Growth Year
1969
Growth: +7.27%
Population Over Time
1960 — 2024
Population Over Time
Analysis# Marshall Islands Population Analysis
Marshall Islands has experienced severe population decline, losing approximately 12,200 residents over the past decade to reach 37,548 in 2024, representing a -24.6% contraction. The nation ranks 205th of 209 tracked territories, with the steepest decline occurring in recent years rather than during its peak growth period in the 1960s. This reversal from mid-century expansion suggests sustained emigration pressures, likely driven by economic constraints, climate vulnerability, and limited domestic opportunities.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,548 | -3.29% |
| 2023 | 38,827 | -3.12% |
| 2022 | 40,077 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 41,367 | -3.14% |
| 2020 | 42,706 | -2.96% |
| 2019 | 44,007 | -2.82% |
| 2018 | 45,285 | -2.67% |
| 2017 | 46,529 | -2.47% |
| 2016 | 47,709 | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 48,800 | -2.00% |
| 2014 | 49,796 | -1.75% |
| 2013 | 50,681 | -1.44% |
| 2012 | 51,419 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 51,907 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 52,044 | +0.05% |
| 2009 | 52,019 | -0.02% |
| 2008 | 52,030 | -0.01% |
| 2007 | 52,035 | +0.08% |
| 2006 | 51,992 | +0.17% |
| 2005 | 51,906 | +0.22% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51,791 | +0.29% |
| 2003 | 51,639 | +0.42% |
| 2002 | 51,425 | +0.59% |
| 2001 | 51,123 | +0.82% |
| 2000 | 50,706 | +1.00% |
| 1999 | 50,202 | +0.98% |
| 1998 | 49,717 | +0.93% |
| 1997 | 49,259 | +0.99% |
| 1996 | 48,775 | +1.05% |
| 1995 | 48,266 | +1.16% |
| 1994 | 47,712 | +1.31% |
| 1993 | 47,093 | +1.52% |
| 1992 | 46,388 | +1.80% |
| 1991 | 45,568 | +2.10% |
| 1990 | 44,629 | +2.39% |
| 1989 | 43,586 | +2.99% |
| 1988 | 42,321 | +3.66% |
| 1987 | 40,828 | +3.93% |
| 1986 | 39,286 | +4.04% |
| 1985 | 37,761 | +4.13% |
| 1984 | 36,264 | +4.17% |
| 1983 | 34,811 | +4.23% |
| 1982 | 33,397 | +4.31% |
| 1981 | 32,017 | +4.04% |
| 1980 | 30,774 | +3.48% |
| 1979 | 29,738 | +3.22% |
| 1978 | 28,809 | +3.24% |
| 1977 | 27,906 | +3.28% |
| 1976 | 27,021 | +3.31% |
| 1975 | 26,154 | +3.39% |
| 1974 | 25,296 | +2.91% |
| 1973 | 24,581 | +2.45% |
| 1972 | 23,992 | +2.68% |
| 1971 | 23,366 | +3.71% |
| 1970 | 22,530 | +5.75% |
| 1969 | 21,305 | +7.27% |
| 1968 | 19,862 | +6.47% |
| 1967 | 18,655 | +4.06% |
| 1966 | 17,927 | +3.02% |
| 1965 | 17,402 | +3.26% |
| 1964 | 16,852 | +3.37% |
| 1963 | 16,302 | +3.47% |
| 1962 | 15,755 | +3.52% |
| 1961 | 15,219 | +3.51% |
| 1960 | 14,703 | — |
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