Northern Mariana Islands
MNPEast Asia & PacificHigh incomeCapital: Saipan▶About Northern Mariana Islands
with a population of 44,278. Key indicators include life expectancy of 78.8 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
The Northern Mariana Islands, located in the East Asia & Pacific region, boast a high-income economy. The capital, Saipan, serves as the economic hub. Trade is a significant component of the economy, with trade/GDP ratio reaching approximately 93.16% in 2022. The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, garment manufacturing, and financial services. The islands' strategic location and favorable tax policies attract foreign investment, particularly from the United States. Socially, the Northern Mariana Islands have a population of approximately 44,278 as of 2024. Life expectancy stands at 78.81 years, reflecting access to healthcare services. The society is a blend of various cultures, with a significant influence from the United States due to its political status as a commonwealth. The islands offer a mix of modern amenities and traditional lifestyles, contributing to a unique social fabric.
▶Economy7 indicators · 2019–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Consumption (% of GDP) | 66.2% | 2022 | ▼ 15.6% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 2.8% | 2022 | ▲ 413.7% | WB |
| External Balance on Goods & Services (% of GDP) | -48.6% | 2022 | ▲ 27.3% | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2019 | — | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 1 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Trade7 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 93.2% | 2022 | ▲ 18.1% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 22.3% | 2022 | ▲ 270.0% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 70.9% | 2022 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $244.0M | 2022 | ▲ 343.6% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $777.0M | 2022 | ▲ 16.7% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $6.0M | 2024 | ▲ 50.0% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $546.0M | 2024 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,278 | 2024 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | -1.9% | 2024 | ▲ 5.6% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 98 | 2023 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 460 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 460 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 92.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 40,769 | 2024 | ▼ 1.8% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 7.9% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 78.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 77.1 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 80.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 2.3 | 2023 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 12.9 | 2023 | ▼ 6.4% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 4.7 | 2023 | ▲ 4.4% | WB |
| Net Migration | -963 | 2025 | ▲ 12.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 22.0% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 68.2% | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 9.8% | 2024 | ▲ 11.7% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 46.5% | 2024 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 14.3% | 2024 | ▲ 12.4% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 32.2% | 2024 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 87.9 | 2023 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 61.6 | 2023 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
▶Labor1 indicator · 2010 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Employed (%) | 72.3% | 2010 | — | WB |
▶Health1 indicator · 2024 · WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | 35 | 2024 | ▼ 53.3% | WHO |
▶Energy & Environment12 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 0 | 2024 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 0 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 0.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 9.7 | 2020 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 53.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 244 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 0.2% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 32.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 32.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 99.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture3 indicators · 2020–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 1.2% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 72 | 2023 | ▼ 55.5% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 0.1 | 2020 | ▼ 50.0% | WB |
▶Technology1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 1,445.4 | 2024 | ▼ 29.1% | WB |
▶Infrastructure1 indicator · 2019 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 44,952 | 2019 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
▶Gender2 indicators · 2010–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 66.6% | 2010 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 26.2 | 2023 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
▶Tourism1 indicator · 2019 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 487,000 | 2019 | ▼ 6.0% | WB |
▶Urban Development4 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | -1.8% | 2024 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 0.2% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | -3.2% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 81.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
