Marshall Islands
Oceania · Micronesia
At a Glance
📈Marshall Islands's Human Development Index
0.731
High human development#101 of 191 countries worldwide, #5 of 15 in Oceania.
Higher than 47% 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
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is a Pacific nation of low-lying coral atolls north of the equator, with clear lagoons, excellent diving, and a Marshallese culture built on navigation, weaving, and deep connection to the ocean. The atolls sit just metres above sea level, making them particularly vulnerable to changing sea conditions. It suits travellers who come specifically for diving or those drawn to experiencing a genuinely isolated and traditional Pacific way of life.
- Bikini Atoll — where the US tested 23 nuclear bombs — is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nuclear compensation disputes with the US remain unresolved decades after the last test.
Quick Facts
Capital
Majuro
Languages
English, Marshallese
Currency
$ USD
Area
180 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$8K
PPP / Capita
$9K
GNI / Capita
$10K
Tax Revenue
17.2%
FDI Inflows
4.7%
Education Spend
7.7%
Price Level Index
4th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2011
0.656 → 0.731 (+0.075)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 12 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 Marshall Islands's Human Development Index?
Marshall Islands's Human Development Index is 0.731 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #101 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Marshall Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Marshall Islands is 67.1 yrs (World Bank), ranked #155 of 195 countries.