Micronesia — Country Profile
Population, GDP, natural resources, leaders and history of Micronesia: the Magna Factbook country file, with its Magna Power score (--/100, ranked #-- of 195).
Last updated: October 2026
FM — in Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia. Political status: federal republic in free association with the US. It covers 702 sq km. Terrain: islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk. Climate: tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage.
| Capital | Palikir |
|---|---|
| Population | 99,603 (2024 est.) |
| GDP (PPP) | $432.679 million (2024 est.) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,800 (2024 est.) |
| Real GDP growth | 0.7% (2024 est.) |
| Inflation | 5.4% (2022 est.) |
| Public debt | 27.8% of GDP (2020 est.) |
| Exports | $129.5 million (2024 est.) |
| Imports | $325.9 million (2024 est.) |
| Life expectancy | 75 years (2024 est.) |
| Median age | 28.7 years (2025 est.) |
| Urbanization | 23.4% of total population (2023) |
| Government | federal republic in free association with the US |
| Independence | 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN trusteeship) |
| Languages | English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi |
Micronesia’s GDP is $432.679 million (2024 est.) in purchasing-power-parity terms. At official exchange rates it stands at $471.425 million (2024 est.). Real GDP grew 0.7% (2024 est.). See where Micronesia ranks among all 195 countries by GDP.
POWER --/100 — The Magna Power score is our 0–100 composite of structural national power — nine components, 135 indicators. It is the Bureau's own assessment, not a mirror of World Bank or CIA figures.
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Little moved in Jul–Sep 2026: no crisis, no windfall. The quarter simply confirmed the country's standing course.
Deeper forces — trade patterns, regional stability, institutional strength — will decide the trajectory; three months rarely do.
- What our model rewards: public debt under 28% of GDP — room to maneuver
- What drags it down: graded on patchy data (82% complete) — read the score as an order of magnitude
Timber, Phosphates.
Energy is the physical base of economic power — what a country can generate, move and burn decides what it can build, sell and defend.
| Electricity access | 85.3% (2022 est.) |
|---|---|
| Primary energy consumption (OWID) | 0.5 TWh (2023) |
| Energy per capita (OWID) | 4,430 kWh per person (2023) |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, Energy section; Our World in Data (IEA/Ember), 2023.
Trade shows what the world buys from a country and what the country must buy from the world — the balance between the two is a direct measure of economic leverage.
| Exports | $129.5 million (2024 est.) |
|---|---|
| Imports | $325.9 million (2024 est.) |
| Trade balance (calculated) | Deficit of $196.4 million (2024), calculated from the CIA export and import figures above. |
| Key industries | tourism, construction; specialized aquaculture, craft items (shell and wood) |
Source: CIA World Factbook, Economy section.
Wesley W. Simina — President. President Wesley W. SIMINA (since 12 May 2023)
Micronesia maintains 5 embassies and 3 consulates abroad, hosts 4 foreign diplomatic missions, holds permanent missions to UN New York, UN Geneva. The breadth of a diplomatic network is a direct measure of diplomatic power — it shows how far a country’s influence, alliances and interests reach.
| Embassies abroad | 5 |
|---|---|
| Consulates abroad | 3 |
| Foreign missions hosted | 4 |
| Multilateral missions | UN New York, UN Geneva |
Source: Wikipedia 'List of diplomatic missions of the Federated States of Micronesia' / '... in the Federated States of Micronesia'
Transport networks are economic power made physical — ports, runways, railways and pipelines decide what a country can move, sell and defend.
| Sea access | Coastal — 6112 km of coastline. |
|---|---|
| Airports (total) | 7 (registration prefix V6) |
| Major seaports | Colonia, Lele Harbor, Moen, Pohnpei Harbor |
Major airports
Chuuk International Airport (TKK) — Weno Island; Kosrae International Airport (KSA) — Okat; Yap International Airport (YAP) — Yap Island; Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) — Pohnpei Island.
Sources: OurAirports public-domain extract (2026-10-02); per-entry Wikipedia links included; CIA World Factbook via cia_factbook snapshot (2026-09-28)
| Political system | federal republic |
|---|---|
| Next election | No election currently scheduled. |
POWER --/100 Ranked #-- of 195 countries in the Magna Country Rankings. Full ranking breakdown for Micronesia.
Historical timeline of Micronesia
This profile covers the population, economy, natural resources, leaders, and history of Micronesia — with the Bureau’s live national-power score of --/100, ranking #-- of 195 countries.
What is Micronesia's power score?
Micronesia has a Magna Power score of --/100. The score measures structural power — the proven capacity to shape events — across nine components.