Oceania
Kiribati: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Kiribati: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Population
- 136,488
- Area
- 811 km²
- Currency
- Australian Dollar ($)
#180 by population · #174 by area · #190 economy in the world · #56 by population density
Population and society
Population of ki, 1960–2025. From 47,157 in 1960 to 136,488 in 2025.
- Population density
- 166 per km² (rank 56 of 194)
- Urban population
- 63.4% (2025)
- Under 15
- 34.4% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4.4% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.12 (2024)
- Internet users
- 89.4% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $349.0M (rank 190 of 194)
- Inflation
- 6.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 1.3% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Kunan Kiribati
- Official name
- Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati · Ribaberiki Kiribati
- Motto
- Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa (Gilbertese)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Internet domain
- .ki
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zones
- UTC+12, UTC+13, UTC+14
- Demonym
- I-Kiribati
Geography
- Continent
- Oceania
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Banaba Island (81 m)
- Largest city
- South Tarawa, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1979)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $2,559 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 66.6 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.644 (rank 140 of 193)
Islands in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Islands | South Tarawa | 108,145 (2020) | 279 |
| Line Islands | Banana | 11,252 (2020) | — |
| Phoenix Islands | Kanton Island | 41 (2020) | 28 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kiribati?
South Tarawa
How many people live in Kiribati?
136,488 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Kiribati?
Australian Dollar
What are the official languages of Kiribati?
English and Gilbertese
What is the calling code of Kiribati?
+686
Which countries border Kiribati?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Kiribati?
Banaba Island (81 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.