Micronesia: health and care

What is the life expectancy in Micronesia?

Life expectancy at birth in the Federated States of Micronesia was 66.2 years in 2023, according to World Health Organization estimates in its Global Health Observatory. It was 63.2 years for men and 69.1 years for women.

WHO's figures are modelled estimates that use census and survey data, so they may differ from national figures. The 2010 census put life expectancy at 70 years, according to the Pacific Community's National Minimum Development Indicators. No newer national life table was found on the FSM Statistics vital statistics page, checked on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: WHO GHO: Life expectancy at birth · SPC: National Minimum Development Indicators, health · FSM Statistics: Vital statistics

How common is tuberculosis in Micronesia?

The World Health Organization estimates that tuberculosis incidence in the Federated States of Micronesia was 264 new cases per 100,000 people in 2024, within a range of 215 to 318, according to its Global Health Observatory indicator on tuberculosis incidence.

Incidence counts new and relapse cases, including those not diagnosed, so WHO models it from notifications and surveys; the range shows the uncertainty. The Department of Health and Social Affairs runs tuberculosis control through its communicable diseases prevention programme.

Official sources: WHO GHO: Incidence of tuberculosis · DHSA: Communicable diseases prevention

What share of children in Micronesia are vaccinated?

73% of one-year-olds in the Federated States of Micronesia received three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine in 2025, according to WHO and UNICEF estimates in WHO's Global Health Observatory. The Pacific Community's National Minimum Development Indicators give 69% for measles and for DTP3 in 2022.

Three doses of the DTP vaccine is the standard measure of how well routine childhood immunisation reaches children. The estimates combine government reports with surveys. The Department of Health and Social Affairs runs immunisation through its family health programme.

Official sources: WHO GHO: DTP3 immunisation coverage · SPC: National Minimum Development Indicators, health · DHSA: Family health

How long do people live in Micronesia?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2024, is 67.4 years. That is the highest since at least 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 71.5 years; Micronesia is 24th highest of 30. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 150th highest.

How many babies die in Micronesia?

In 2024, the infant mortality rate in Micronesia was 20.3 per 1,000, according to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 13.9 per 1,000, and Micronesia placed 9th highest of 30. Of 192 countries with 2024 data, 68th highest.

What is maternal mortality in Micronesia?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2023, is 129 per 100,000. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 9th highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 82.0 per 100,000. World rank, highest first: 57th of 192.

What is Micronesia's health spending?

In 2023, current health spending in Micronesia was 12.9% of GDP, according to the WHO. The peak was 17.9% of GDP in 2005 and the low 10.9% of GDP in 2006. East Asia & Pacific median: 5.9% of GDP; Micronesia is 4th highest of 29. Of 191 countries with 2023 data, 7th highest.

How much do people in Micronesia pay for health care themselves?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2023, is 2.6%. Since 2005 it has ranged from 2.4% (2016) to 5.0% (2006). East Asia & Pacific median: 12.2%; Micronesia is 26th highest of 29. World rank, highest first: 188th of 191.

How many doctors per person does Micronesia have?

0.97 per 1,000: that is the number of doctors per 1,000 people in Micronesia for 2020, according to the WHO. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 11th highest of 19 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 1.3 per 1,000. World rank, highest first: 87th of 136.

How many children in Micronesia are vaccinated against measles?

81.0%: that is measles vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Micronesia for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 64.0% (2021) to 96.0% (2005). East Asia & Pacific median: 91.0%; Micronesia is 22nd highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 139th of 191.