Micronesia Demographics

What is the population of Micronesia?

Population	104,719
Population Growth Rate	-0.38%
Urban Population	22.600000
Population in Major Urban Areas	PALIKIR (capital) 7,000
Nationality Noun	Micronesian(s)
Ethnic Groups	nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups

Micronesia Population Comparison

Micronesia Health Information

What are the health conditions in Micronesia?

Life Expectancy at Birth	72.070000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	4.27
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	22.710000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP	13.4%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population	.18
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population	3.2
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	94.800000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	100
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.68
Obesity - adult prevalence rate	40.6%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	85.100000

Micronesia Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Micronesia?

Life Expectancy at Birth	72.070000
Median Age	23.400000
Infant Mortality Rate	22.710000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	100
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.68

Micronesia median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	21
Median Age	23.400000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	-20.95
Population Growth Rate	-0.38%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	1.050000
Age Structure	30.810000
Infant Mortality Rate	22.710000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	100
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.68

Micronesia Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Micronesia?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

Health care facilities in the FSM consist of state-run hospitals on each of the four major islands and a few scattered clinics. These facilities often lack basic supplies and medicines, and the quality of health care is very low. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health services. Medical evacuation for non-ambulatory patients may not be immediately available and can be mexpensive. Scuba divers should note that although there are decompression chambers in Yap, Chuuk, and Pohnpei, their availability and staff experience in treating diving injuries vary considerably.

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

13.4%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

3.2

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

.18

Micronesia Education

What is school like in Micronesia?

Literacy - female	88%
Literacy - male	91%
Literacy - total population	89%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	0.000000

Micronesia Literacy

Can people in Micronesia read?

Literacy - female	88%
Literacy - male	91%
Literacy - total population	89%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write

Micronesia Crime

Is Micronesia a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

Throughout the country, foreigners have reportedly been subjected to and singled out for theft and verbal and physical abuse. Alcohol- and drug-related attacks, as well as drunk driving accidents, are a particular concern during weekend and evening hours. The Embassy encourages extra caution during the holidays, when alcohol consumption is especially high. Do not attempt to intervene in disputes between local citizens.

Dress conservatively: it is considered impolite for females to wear clothing that exposes anything above the knee. Modern swimwear may be considered immodest by local standards, and people wearing such clothing outside of hotels that cater to tourists could likely be harassed. Additionally, we suggest women travel in groups and walk in well-lit areas.

Crime rates are higher in Chuuk than in the other states; you should exercise extreme caution at all times, stay off the streets after dark, and ensure that the hotel where you are staying is prepared to assist you in an emergency.

Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the counterfeit items illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

Micronesia Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in the FSM, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from those in the U.S. It is very important to know what is legal and what is not where you are going. Criminal penalties will also vary from country to country.

If you break local laws in the FSM, your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. If you violate FSM laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

In the FSM, for example, driving under the influence could land you in jail immediately. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the FSM are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

There are also things that might be legal in the FSM you but illegal in the United States. You can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States with severe penalties.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case in the FSM. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and/or prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained.

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