Micronesia, Federated States of

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DEMOGRAPHICS, GENDER AND POVERTY

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Department of Health
P.O. Box PS 70, Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941,
Federated States of Micronesia
Fax: (691) 3205263
Email: fsmhealth@mail.fm
WHO Representative in the South Pacific
Level 4 Provident Plaza One
Downtown Boulevard
33 Ellery Street, Suva
P.O. Box 113, Suva, Fiji
Tel:(679) 3-304600 / 3-304631
Fax:(679) 3-300462
who@sp.wpro.who.int

In 2004, the estimated population of the Federated States of Micronesia was 112 700, 41.6% of which were below 15 years old while 3.5% were 65 years and over. For every 100 males, there are about 103 females. The average age of the population is estimated to be 18.9 years. Almost 30% of the population reside in urban areas.

*Based on child-bearing age 15-44 years old

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