What is the Population of Marshall Islands?

The flag of Marshall Islands has a blue field with two broadening adjacent diagonal bands of orange and white that extend from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. A large white star with twenty-four rays — four large rays at the cardinal points and twenty smaller rays — is situated in the upper hoist-side corner above the diagonal bands.
Population of Marshall Islands 42,418

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Marshall Islands has a population of approximately 42,418 people, making it the 189th 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 181 km², the population density is roughly 234 people per km².

Population42,418
Population rank189th of 196
Share of world populationless than 0.01%
Area181 km²
Population density234 / km²
DemonymMarshallese

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Population of Marshall Islands — FAQ

What is the population of Marshall Islands?

The population of Marshall Islands is approximately 42,418 (42,000) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Marshall Islands in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Marshall Islands is approximately 42,418 people. Marshall Islands is the 189th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Marshall Islands?

Approximately 42,418 people live in Marshall Islands, making it the 189th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Marshall Islands rank by population?

Marshall Islands is the 189th 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 Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands has a population density of roughly 234 people per km², based on a land area of 181 km².

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