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Marshall Islands Population
The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands is an independent island country near the Equator in the Pacific Ocean. Geographically, the country is part of the larger island group of Micronesia. As per the UN World Population Prospects, the population of the Marshall Islands in 2023 is 41,996 (41 thousand)
The total Land Area of the Marshall Islands is 181 sq. km (70 sq. mi) & the Population Density of the Marshall Islands is 329 per Km2 (852 people per mi2).
| Marshall Islands | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 41,996 |
| Global Rank | 207 |
| Land Area | 181 sq. km (70 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 189 |
| Pop. Density | 329 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Majuro |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Marshall Islands
Christianity is the main religion in the Marshall Islands and 98% of the population is Christian. About 80% of the population are Protestants, 8.5% are Catholics, 7% are Mormons, 1.7% are Jehovah’s Witnesses, and other Christians at 1.2%.
The main Churches are the United Church of Christ, the Assemblies of God, the Roman Catholic Church, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).
Persons without any religious affiliation account for a small percentage of the population (1.1%). There are fewer than 20 people who practice the Jewish faith and fewer than 20 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Religion percentage in the Marshall Islands
- Christianity – 98%
- Other Religion – 2%
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