If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Saint Barthelemy, you would:

Health

live 13.2 years less

In Saint Barthelemy, the average life expectancy is 81 years (77 years for men, 84 years for women) as of 2022. In Micronesia, Federated States of, that number is 67 years (64 years for men, 71 years for women) as of 2024.

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Life

have 2.4 times more children

In Saint Barthelemy, there are approximately 9.3 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are 22.3 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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be 3.0 times more likely to die during infancy

In Saint Barthelemy, approximately 6.7 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Micronesia, Federated States of, on the other hand, 20.3 children do as of 2024.

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Basic Needs

be 13.1% less likely to have access to electricity

In Saint Barthelemy, approximately 100% of the population has electricity access as of 2021. In Micronesia, Federated States of, 87% of the population do as of 2023.

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be 44.6% less likely to have internet access

In Saint Barthelemy, approximately 71.3% of the population has internet access as of 2022. In Micronesia, Federated States of, about 39.5% do as of 2024.

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be 10.1% less likely to have access to drinking water

In Saint Barthelemy, approximately 100% of people have access to drinking water as of 2020. In Micronesia, Federated States of, 90% of people do as of 2020.

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Sources: The World Factbook (2020–2024), World Bank (2020–2024). How we calculate this

Micronesia, Federated States of: At a glance

Micronesia, Federated States of is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 702 sq km. The Caroline Islands are a widely scattered archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean; they became part of a UN Trust Territory under US administration following World War II. The eastern four island groups adopted a constitution in 1979 and chose to become the Federated States of Micronesia. (The fifth, westernmost island group became Palau.) Independence came in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
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