Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?

In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #208 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).

How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #33 of 37.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Urban population (% of total population)

Name: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Urban population (% of total population)
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In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 22.46.

That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #208 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #33 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 22.46; 2024
Trough: 22.29; 2010
1-year change: +0.1%
5-year change: +0.4%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: +0.7%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Urban population (% of total population)
2024	22.4563
2023	22.4334
2022	22.4123
2021	22.3929
2020	22.3752
2019	22.3592
2018	22.3450
2017	22.3324
2016	22.3215
2015	22.3122

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 22.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?: In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #208 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #33 of 37.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.