🇰🇮 Kiribati
Kiribati (Oceania) has a population of 136,488 (2025), ranking 184 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Kiribati: $2,559 /inh. (2025), ranking 168 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 6.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Kiribati, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186), Gini index (4/169).
Weaknesses – Kiribati, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): New tuberculosis cases (206/206), Diabetes prevalence (202/207), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (204/212).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Kiribati has $2,559 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Kiribati has 6.5 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Kiribati has 4.2 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 4.2 % | 2025 | 74 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.7 % | 2025 | 94 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $2,802 /inh. | 2021 | 123 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,930 /inh. | 2025 | 144 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 167 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $2,559 /inh. | 2025 | 168 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,937 /inh. | 2025 | 177 of 201 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $537.3M | 2025 | 196 of 201 |
| GDP | $349.2M | 2025 | 207 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 0 % | 2025 | 24 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.55 LCU/$ | 2025 | 153 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 6.5 % | 2025 | 154 of 191 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 97.6 % | 2024 | 12 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 102.1 % | 2024 | 64 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 2.3 % | 2021 | 134 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -15.2 % | 2025 | 183 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 4.5 % | 2024 | 190 of 192 |
| Services exports | $6M | 2025 | 196 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $20M | 2025 | 200 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 20.6 % | 2023 | 8 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 6.5 % | 2025 | 52 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.2 % | 2025 | 134 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $4.2M | 2025 | 180 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 12,000 arr. | 2019 | 196 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $5.2M | 2017 | 196 of 201 |
Public finances 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 83.7 % | 2023 | 2 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 59 % | 2024 | 3 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -1.4 % | 2023 | 59 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 17.5 % | 2023 | 73 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 7.4 % | 2023 | 149 of 159 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 103.8 % | 2024 | 7 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23.2 % | 2024 | 26 of 203 |
| Services | 70.3 % | 2024 | 34 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 29.9 % | 2024 | 38 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 12.9 % | 2024 | 149 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 4.2 % | 2024 | 164 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 11.8 % | 2024 | 179 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 18 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.4 % | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 34.4 % | 2025 | 51 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 63.2 per 100 | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 91.6 % | 2019 | 111 of 178 |
| Urban population | 63.4 % | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 61.3 % | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.4 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 22.7 yrs | 2023 | 169 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 172 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.6 % | 2025 | 172 of 213 |
| Population | 136,488 inhab. | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 1.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 6 of 188 |
| Birth rate | 25.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 49 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.12 children/woman | 2024 | 51 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.45 % | 2025 | 70 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 113 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 18 per 100,000 | 2023 | 157 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 33.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 162 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 54.5 yrs | 2023 | 167 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 38.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 168 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.7 yrs | 2024 | 171 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 53.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 171 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 66.6 yrs | 2024 | 177 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 68.3 yrs | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 2.9 % | 2023 | 5 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 10.9 % | 2023 | 16 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 3.8 % | 2024 | 73 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.63 per 1,000 | 2018 | 106 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 1.9 per 1,000 | 2016 | 114 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 79 % | 2024 | 148 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.19 per 1,000 | 2013 | 165 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 79.1 % | 2024 | 174 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 45.2 % | 2024 | 182 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 32.4 % | 2024 | 203 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 945 per 100,000 | 2024 | 206 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 31.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 9 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 29 kg/m² | 2016 | 9 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 169.2 cm | 2014 | 118 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 157 cm | 2014 | 140 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 25 % | 2024 | 150 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 50.4 % | 2024 | 153 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 37.7 % | 2024 | 157 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.6 L/person | 2024 | 173 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 37.2 % | 2024 | 183 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 52.9 % | 2024 | 184 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 45.6 % | 2024 | 185 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 24.6 % | 2024 | 202 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 97.6 % | 2020 | 10 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.2 % | 2020 | 49 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.55 | 2003 | 78 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 2.5 % | 2024 | 144 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 160 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.02 | 2003 | 179 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 180 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 24.7 | 2023 | 4 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 10.2 % | 2023 | 4 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.9 % | 2023 | 62 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 20.9 % | 2023 | 163 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 165.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 68 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,143 km | 2026 | 77 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 1.9 ° | 2026 | 173 of 232 |
| Land area | 811 km² | 2024 | 177 of 212 |
| Total area | 811 km² | 2024 | 178 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 2 m | 2026 | 163 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 33.5 % | 2015 | 204 of 212 |
| Highest point | 81 m | 2026 | 216 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 22.9 % | 2025 | 65 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 41.9 % | 2024 | 87 of 207 |
| Arable land | 2.5 % | 2024 | 162 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 1.3 % | 2024 | 190 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.25 | 2025 | 21 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.03 | 2025 | 40 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.87 | 2025 | 44 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.3 | 2025 | 78 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.42 | 2025 | 129 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.36 | 2025 | 136 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 36.1 % | 2008 | 101 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 14.3 % | 2025 | 125 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 11.1 % | 2025 | 165 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 55.9 /100 | 2025 | 134 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 46.5 /100 | 2025 | 150 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 0.3 pts | 2025 | 123 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 7.1 per 100,000 | 2012 | 143 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 17.3 % | 2019 | 76 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 80 per 100,000 | 2023 | 120 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 27.3 % | 2019 | 133 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 44 per 1,000 | 2024 | 139 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 91.9 % | 2019 | 145 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 6.9 % | 2019 | 20 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.6 /10 | 2024 | 41 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $178 | 2024 | 108 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $289 | 2024 | 120 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 21 % | 2019 | 153 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 18.4 % | 2019 | 79 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Kiribati?
Kiribati has about 136,488 inhabitants (2025), ranking 184 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Kiribati?
GDP per capita is $2,559 /inh. (2025): Kiribati ranks 168 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Kiribati?
Annual inflation is 6.5 % (2025); Kiribati ranks 154 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Kiribati stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Kiribati has $2,559 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Kiribati come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.