Population growth in Micronesia (country)

Micronesia (country): Population growth was 0.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.5%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
142nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
3.5%
in 1962
All-time low
-0.9%
in 2009
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Population growth in Micronesia (country), 1961–2025

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Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population growth in Micronesia (country) is 0.5%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth in Micronesia (country) peaked at 3.5% in 1962 and was at its lowest, -0.9%, in 2009.

That places Micronesia (country) 142nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.1% 2.9% 3.5% 9
1970s 2.7% 2.4% 3.1% 10
1980s 2.8% 1.9% 3.1% 10
1990s 1.2% 0.3% 2.1% 10
2000s -0.3% -0.9% 0.3% 10
2010s 0.2% -0.4% 0.4% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 6

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  6. 145 Azerbaijan 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population growth in Micronesia (country)?
Population growth in Micronesia (country) was 0.5% in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest population growth recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 1962.
What is the lowest population growth recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The lowest recorded value was -0.9% in 2009.
How does Micronesia (country) rank for population growth?
Micronesia (country) ranks 142nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population growth rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,128 data points, 1961–2025
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Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.