Kiribati
Oceania · Micronesia
At a Glance
📈Kiribati's Human Development Index
0.628
Medium human development#135 of 191 countries worldwide, #11 of 15 in Oceania.
Higher than 29% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
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Kiribati is one of the most remote and low-lying nations on earth, a Pacific island nation scattered across 3.5 million square kilometres of ocean, with a culture deeply tied to the sea and a simple, unhurried way of life shaped by isolation. The atolls are surrounded by some of the most pristine and fish-rich waters in the Pacific. It suits travellers who come specifically for diving, fishing, or experiencing genuine remoteness, not comfort or convenience.
- Predicted to be among the first countries entirely submerged by sea-level rise.
- Spans three time zones and two hemispheres simultaneously.
- Some islands are 3,000km from their nearest neighbour — among the most remote on earth.
Quick Facts
Capital
South Tarawa
Languages
English, Gilbertese
Currency
$ AUD
Area
810 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$3K
PPP / Capita
$4K
Inflation
2.5%
GNI / Capita
$4K
Tax Revenue
17.5%
FDI Inflows
1.2%
Education Spend
16.4%
Price Level Index
22nd pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.547 → 0.628 (+0.081)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Kiribati's Human Development Index?
Kiribati's Human Development Index is 0.628 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #135 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Kiribati?
Life expectancy at birth in Kiribati is 66.6 yrs (World Bank), ranked #158 of 195 countries.