Kiribati: Facts & Stats
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Also Known As | Republic of Kiribati |
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Head Of State And Government | President: Taneti Maamau |
Population | (2025 est.) 128,800 |
Seats Of Government | islet villages of Bairiki (executive), Ambo (legislative), Betio (judicial) on South Tarawa |
Form Of Government | unitary republic with one legislative house (House of Assembly [462]) |
Official Language | English |
Official Religion | none |
Official Name | Republic of Kiribati1 |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 811 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 313 |
Monetary Unit | Australian dollar ($A) |
Population Rank | (2023) 194 |
Population Projection 2030 | 137,300 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 411.5 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 158.8 |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2020) 59% • Rural: (2020) 41% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 65.3 years • Female: (2022) 70.6 years |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: not available • Female: not available |
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 498 |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 3,730 |
1Ribaberikin Kiribati in Gilbertese (also known as I-Kiribati).2Includes two nonelective members. |
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Pacific Islands
region, Pacific Ocean

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islet, Kiribati

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island, Kiribati

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Kanton Atoll
atoll, Kiribati

Caroline Atoll
atoll, Kiribati

Kiritimati Atoll
island, Kiribati

Phoenix Islands
atolls, Kiribati

Malden Island
atoll, Kiribati

Starbuck Island
island, Kiribati

Tabuaeran Atoll
atoll, Kiribati

Tarawa
administrative center, Kiribati

Enderbury Atoll
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