Nauruan Scorecard
Country profile
Nauru is one of the world’s smallest island nations, located in Micronesia in the central Pacific, characterized by low-lying atolls and limited land resources. It has a population of 0.0 million, a population growth rate of 0.63%, and a median age of 20.43 years.
Its history includes a period of economic boom due to phosphate mining and traditional Micronesian cultural practices.
Today, Nauru faces challenges related to resource depletion and climate change, while its people continue to preserve their cultural heritage and community spirit.
Its capital city is Yaren.
How does Nauru compare to other countries?
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TurkmenistanEconomic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in Nauru improved by 3.6% from 2022 to 2023
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General Government Debt in Nauru improved by 7.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in Nauru improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in Nauru improved by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development in Nauru improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022
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Freedom in the World in nru worsened by 2.6% from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in nru worsened by 67.6% from 2013 to 2021
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Governance and Security
Control of Corruption in Nauru worsened by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Government Effectiveness in Nauru worsened by 134.2% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in Nauru improved by 11.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in Nauru improved by 21.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in Nauru improved by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in Nauru worsened by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in nru worsened by 0.6% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in nru improved by 18.8% from 2021 to 2022
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