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I-Kiribati Scorecard

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Kiribati is a small island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, consisting of atolls and reef islands that face the challenges of climate change and rising sea levels. It has a population of 0.1 million, a population growth rate of 1.57%, and a median age of 22.69 years.

Its history is rooted in ancient Micronesian traditions and seafaring cultures that have long thrived in a dispersed island environment.

Today, Kiribati focuses on preserving its cultural heritage and natural resources while seeking sustainable development to secure its future amid environmental challenges.

Its capital city is Tarawa.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Kiribati improved by 6.2% from 2022 to 2023

Inflation Rate in Kiribati worsened by 73.5% from 2022 to 2023

General Government Debt in Kiribati improved by 11.9% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Kiribati improved by 24.9% from 2006 to 2019

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Kiribati improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Kiribati improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Kiribati improved by 6.1% from 2020 to 2021

Freedom in the World in Kiribati worsened by 1.1% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Kiribati worsened by 38.0% from 2019 to 2020

Governance and Security

Control of Corruption in Kiribati improved by 70.8% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Kiribati worsened by 157.8% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Kiribati worsened by 6.1% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Kiribati worsened by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Kiribati improved by 2.5% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Kiribati worsened by 0.7% from 2021 to 2022