Marshall Islands at its true size
Marshall Islands covers 181 km², number 216 of 235 by area. Home to 36,282 people (2025). Sitting near the equator, it is one of the few places Mercator gets almost right.
Equal-area projection · Natural Earth 50m
| Area | 181 km² Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,282 World Bank, 2025 |
| Density | 200 per km² |
| Capital | Majuro |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Status | Independent state |
| Coast | Has a coastline |
| Codes | MH · MHL · 584 |
Countries of a similar size
- Liechtenstein1.13×Marshall Islands is 13% larger than Liechtenstein.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis0.67×Marshall Islands is 33% smaller than Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Maldives0.61×Marshall Islands is 39% smaller than Maldives.
- Malta0.57×Marshall Islands is 43% smaller than Malta.
- Grenada0.52×Marshall Islands is 48% smaller than Grenada.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.47×Marshall Islands is 2.15 times smaller than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How many times does Marshall Islands fit into…
- Russia: about 94339 times
- Canada: about 55164 times
- United States: about 54291 times
Questions about Marshall Islands
- How big is Marshall Islands?
- Marshall Islands covers 181 km², which makes it number 216 of 235 countries and territories by area. About 36,282 people live there (2025), 200 per km².
- Is Marshall Islands bigger than Liechtenstein?
- Marshall Islands is 13% larger than Liechtenstein. Marshall Islands: 181 km²; Liechtenstein: 160 km².
- How much does the Mercator map distort Marshall Islands?
- Marshall Islands lies close to the equator, so Mercator draws it at nearly its true size. It is the countries far from the equator that Mercator inflates.
- Does Marshall Islands have land borders?
- No. Marshall Islands has no land neighbours; every border is a coastline.