If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:

Health

live 3.5 years less

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average life expectancy is 78 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2017. In Micronesia, Federated States of, that number is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 94.6% less money

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a GDP per capita of $70,800 as of 2015, while in Micronesia, Federated States of, the GDP per capita is $3,800 as of 2023.

be 16.2 times more likely to be unemployed

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), 1.0% of adults are unemployed as of 2016. In Micronesia, Federated States of, that number is 16.2% as of 2010.

Life

have 63.3% more children

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), there are approximately 10.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2012. In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are 17.8 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 59.6% less likely to have internet access

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), approximately 99.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Micronesia, Federated States of, about 40.0% do as of 2021.

be 17.5% less likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), approximately 95% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2020. In Micronesia, Federated States of, 79% of people do as of 2017.

Geography

see 4.7 times more coastline

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a total of 1,288 km of coastline. In Micronesia, Federated States of, that number is 6,112 km.


The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Micronesia, Federated States of: At a glance

Micronesia, Federated States of is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 702 sq km. The Caroline Islands are a widely scattered archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean; they became part of a UN Trust Territory under US administration following World War II. The eastern four island groups adopted a constitution in 1979 and chose to become the Federated States of Micronesia. (The fifth, westernmost island group became Palau.) Independence came in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
Read more

How big is Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)? See an in-depth size comparison.

Share this

ASK THE ELSEWHERE COMMUNITY

Join the Elsewhere community and ask a question about Micronesia, Federated States of.or Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) It's a free, question-and-answer based forum to discuss what life is like in countries and cities around the world.