What is the Population of Kiribati?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Kiribati has a population of approximately 120,740 people, making it the 180th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 811 km², the population density is roughly 149 people per km².
| Population | 120,740 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 180th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 811 km² |
| Population density | 149 / km² |
| Demonym | I-Kiribati |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | 120,740 | 180th |
| Samoa | 205,557 | 177th |
| Saint Lucia | 184,100 | 178th |
| Seychelles | 122,729 | 179th |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 110,872 | 181st |
| Grenada | 109,021 | 182nd |
| Micronesia | 105,564 | 183rd |
Kiribati in context
- Kiribati covers 811 km², making it the 173rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Kiribati has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 120,740 people, Kiribati holds about 40.6% of the population of Micronesia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kiribati is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Kiribati — FAQ
What is the population of Kiribati?
The population of Kiribati is approximately 120,740 (121,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Kiribati in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Kiribati at approximately 120,740 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Kiribati is the 180th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Kiribati?
Approximately 120,740 people live in Kiribati, making it the 180th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Kiribati rank by population?
Kiribati is the 180th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Kiribati?
Kiribati has a population density of roughly 149 people per km², based on a land area of 811 km².
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