Quick Data on Kiribati
| Short Name | Kiribati |
| Capital | Tarawa |
| Long Name | Republic of Kiribati |
| Country Code | KR |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Total Area | 811 sq km |
| Population | 111,796 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | I-Kiribati (singular and plural) |
Geography of Kiribati
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 1 25 N, 173 00 E, Kiribati neighbors n/a. The terrain in Kiribati is described as mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs, with an average elevation point of 2 m. The climate of Kiribati: tropical; marine, hot and humid, moderated by trade winds.
| Surface Total | 811 sq km |
| Land Surface | 811 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 1,143 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Pacific Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | unnamed elevation on Banaba 81 m m |
Resources of Kiribati
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being phosphate (production discontinued in 1979), coconuts (copra), fish. The agricultural land occupies 42.00% of Kiribati, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 15.00%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 42.00% | 341 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 15.00% | 122 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 43.00% | 349 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Kiribati
The population of the country is estimated at 111,796 people, with the biggest urban area having 64,000 TARAWA (capital) (2018). Known as I-Kiribati (singular and plural), the people from Kiribati come from diversified ethnic groups such as I-Kiribati 96.2%, I-Kiribati/mixed 1.8%, Tuvaluan 0.2%, other 1.8% (2015 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Roman Catholic 57.3%, Kiribati Uniting Church 31.3%, Mormon 5.3%, Baha’i 2.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.9%, other 2.1% (2015 est.).
| Population | 111,796 |
| Nationality | I-Kiribati (singular and plural) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | I-Kiribati, English (official) |
| Birth Rate | 20.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 55.60% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.2 physicians/1,000 population (2013) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.9 beds/1,000 population (2016) |
Governing Type of Kiribati
Kiribati is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of English common law supplemented by customary law.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a native-born citizen of Kiribati |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Kiribati
From a population total of 111,796, the labor force is 39,000 (2010 est.). The main products in agriculture are: copra, breadfruit, fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fishing, handicrafts. Its exports cover fish, coconut products. The main import products are: food, machinery and equipment, miscellaneous manufactured goods, fuel.
| Exports | $84.75 million (2013 est.) |
| Imports | $107.1 million (2016 est.) |
| Export Partners | Philippines 50.8%, Malaysia 17.2%, US 11.4%, Bangladesh 5.8%, Fiji 5.4% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Australia 29.3%, Fiji 17.3%, NZ 10.7%, China 5.8%, US 5.8%, Singapore 5.1%, Japan 4.6%, Thailand 4.1% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $2,000 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 29 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 84.9% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 14,649 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 13.70% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Kiribati, statistics sectio
