Marshall Islands Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Marshall Islands's birth rate was 20.0 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Marshall Islands's birth rate stood at 20.0 in 2025, a decline of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.0 by 2025. Marshall Islands ranked 70th globally.
The Marshall Islands’ birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, sliding from a post‑war high of 46.85 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 20.04 in 2025, the lowest point recorded and the nation’s current rank of 70 globally. The peak of 51.74 in 1978 marked the zenith of fertility before a sustained decline accelerated in the 1990s and continued through the 2000s, reflecting urbanisation, rising female education and greater access to contraception. By contrast, peer countries such as Egypt (20.13) and Kazakhstan (19.92) display similar low‑fertility levels, suggesting a regional convergence toward sub‑2.1 children per woman. The persistent downward trajectory implies that, absent policy shifts to encourage higher fertility or significant in‑migration, the Marshall Islands is likely to remain among the world’s lowest‑birth‑rate nations in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.0 | −1.1 | #70 |
| 2023 | 21.1 | −0.9 | #150 |
| 2022 | 22.0 | −1.2 | #153 |
| 2021 | 23.2 | −0.3 | #156 |
| 2020 | 23.4 | −0.3 | #156 |
| 2019 | 23.7 | −0.3 | #153 |
| 2018 | 24.1 | −0.3 | #153 |
| 2017 | 24.4 | −0.3 | #153 |
| 2016 | 24.7 | −0.4 | #152 |
| 2015 | 25.2 | −0.5 | #152 |
| 2014 | 25.7 | −0.7 | #152 |
| 2013 | 26.4 | −1.3 | #153 |
| 2012 | 27.7 | −1.5 | #158 |
| 2011 | 29.2 | −1.7 | #161 |
| 2010 | 30.9 | −1.9 | #165 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's birth rate was 20.0 in 2025, a decline of −1.1 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 20.0 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's birth rate was 20.0 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's birth rate peaked at 51.7 in 1978.
The lowest birth rate in Marshall Islands was 20.0 in 2025.
Marshall Islands ranks 70th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Marshall Islands's birth rate is projected to reach 20.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Marshall Islands in 2025 was 20.0. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_birth-rate,
title = {Marshall Islands Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}