Quality of life comparison

live 2.1 years longer

In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022. In Northern Mariana Islands, that number is 77 years (74 years for men, 79 years for women) as of 2022.

make 6.4 times more money

Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,800 as of 2023, while in Northern Mariana Islands, the GDP per capita is $24,500 as of 2016.

be 30.9% less likely to be unemployed

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In Northern Mariana Islands, that number is 11.2% as of 2010.

be 43.0% less likely to die during infancy

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 21.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Northern Mariana Islands, on the other hand, 12.5 children do as of 2022.

have 11.8% fewer children

In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 17.8 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Northern Mariana Islands, there are 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

be 17.2% more likely to have access to electricity

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 85% of the population has electricity access as of 2022. In Northern Mariana Islands, 100% of the population do as of 2022.

be 27.2% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 79% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2017. In Northern Mariana Islands, 100% of people do as of 2020.

be 37.2% less likely to have internet access

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 40.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Northern Mariana Islands, about 25.1% do as of 2021.

see 75.8% less coastline

Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In Northern Mariana Islands, that number is 1,482 km.