Marshall Islands
- Capital:
- Majuro
- Continent:
- Oceania
- Region(s):
- Micronesia
- Largest Cities:
- Majuro, Ebeye Zone 1, Jenrok
- Abbreviation:
- MHL
35,075
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
35,075
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Marshall Islandss' population is projected to be 24,073 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,075 | -3.25% | 220 |
| 2025 | 36,282 | -3.21% | 220 |
| 2020 | 42,706 | -2.96% | 215 |
| 2019 | 44,007 | -2.82% | 214 |
| 2018 | 45,285 | -2.67% | 214 |
| 2017 | 46,529 | -2.47% | 214 |
| 2015 | 48,800 | -1.28% | 213 |
| 2010 | 52,044 | 0.05% | 212 |
| 2005 | 51,906 | 0.47% | 211 |
| 2000 | 50,706 | 0.99% | 211 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,075 | -3.25% | 220 |
| 2032 | 29,741 | -2.63% | 222 |
| 2037 | 27,394 | -1.63% | 222 |
| 2042 | 26,216 | -0.88% | 222 |
| 2047 | 25,539 | -0.52% | 222 |
| 2052 | 24,980 | -0.44% | 222 |
| 2057 | 24,486 | -0.4% | 222 |
| 2062 | 24,213 | -0.22% | 222 |
| 2067 | 24,220 | 0.01% | 222 |
| 2072 | 24,403 | 0.15% | 222 |
As of 2026, Marshall Islands has a total population of 35,075, ranking as the 220th most populous nation in the world.
Marshall Islands has a net population change of approximately -3 people per day, driven by 2 births, 1 deaths, and net emigration of 4 people.
Marshall Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.07% of Oceania's population.
Marshall Islands has a population density of 194.9 people per km² (approximately 504.7 per mi²), making it the 73rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Marshall Islands is Marshallese (92.1%) , followed by Mixed Marshallese (5.9%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Marshall Islands, comprising 80.5% of the population.