Micronesia, Federated States of Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Micronesia, Federated States of's urban population was 22.47% in 2025, ranked 207th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's urban population stood at 22.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.47% by 2025. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 207th globally.
Micronesia’s urban population share has hovered around the low‑mid‑20 percent range for more than six decades, registering 22.47 percent in 2025, which places the nation 207th globally. The share declined from an early‑record 23.01 percent in 1960, reached its highest point of 26.47 percent in 1980, and fell to a trough of 22.29 percent in 2010 before stabilising near the current level. Compared with regional peers, Vanuatu records a slightly lower urban proportion of 22.22 percent, while Antigua and Barbuda stands at 24.33 percent, highlighting Micronesia’s relatively limited urbanisation. The modest decline since the 1980 peak reflects persistent constraints such as dispersed island geography, limited industrial base and modest internal migration. Unless substantial investment in infrastructure, services and economic diversification encourages rural‑to‑urban movement, the urban share is likely to remain confined to the low‑20 percent band in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 22.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.47% | +0.02% | #207 |
| 2024 | 22.46% | +0.02% | #10 |
| 2023 | 22.43% | +0.02% | #10 |
| 2022 | 22.41% | +0.02% | #11 |
| 2021 | 22.39% | +0.02% | #11 |
| 2020 | 22.38% | +0.02% | #10 |
| 2019 | 22.36% | +0.01% | #10 |
| 2018 | 22.34% | +0.01% | #10 |
| 2017 | 22.33% | +0.01% | #11 |
| 2016 | 22.32% | +0.01% | #11 |
| 2015 | 22.31% | +0.01% | #11 |
| 2014 | 22.30% | +0.01% | #11 |
| 2013 | 22.30% | +0.00% | #13 |
| 2012 | 22.29% | +0.00% | #14 |
| 2011 | 22.29% | +0.00% | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Micronesia, Federated States of's urban population was 22.47% in 2025. Ranked 207th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's urban population peaked at 26.47% in 1980.
The lowest urban population in Micronesia, Federated States of was 22.29% in 2010.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 207th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's urban population is projected to reach 22.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was 22.47%. This ranks 207th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_urban-population,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}