Marshall Islands
Oceania
Key facts
- Capital
- Majuro
- Population
- 36,282
- 2025
- Area
- 181 km²
- Official languages
- English, Marshallese
- Currency
- US Dollar
- USD
- GDP per capita
- US$8,489
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- The Marshall Islands restricts dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must normally renounce, and citizens who acquire another nationality risk court-ordered loss unless the Cabinet approves.
Marshall Islands (Oceania) has data on 10/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Global Safety Index — #29/203 (90.2/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #195/200 (21.5/100). The passport ranks #36/198 and reaches 149 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 61.0/100 (#90/199). On the entry side, 110/197 passports can enter Marshall Islands without a consular visa in advance.
Scores on 10 indices
- Health & Longevity60.9
- Safety & Stability90.2
- Economy & Income49.8
- Education63.0
- Environment & Clean Water84.5
- Infrastructure82.8
- Digital Connectivity25.8
- Equality59.4
- Learning Quality28.6
- Educational Attainment96.7
- Expected Years of Schooling40.0
- Education Spending90.1
- Basic Access74.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism97.8
- Law Enforcement & Order74.8
- Road Safety88.6
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes56.8
- Coverage & Access73.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities22.3
- Spending & Investment55.5
- Financial Protection100.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights65.3
- Political Stability97.8
- Institutions & Regulation35.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement55.0
- Education63.0
- Healthcare60.9
- Safety90.2
- Quality of Life65.8
- Cost of living21.5
- Passport68.1
- Passport68.1
- Quality of Life65.8
- Safety90.2
- Healthcare60.9
- Purchasing power & price stability5.3
- Education63.0
- Wealth Protection64.2
- Cost of living21.5
- Healthcare60.9
- Safety90.2
- Quality of Life65.8
- Wealth Protection64.2
At a glance
Entering Marshall Islands
- Visa-free: 33 passports
- Visa on arrival: 77 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 87 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Oceania on 0/10 indices
- Above the regional median on 4/10 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Frequently asked questions about the Marshall Islands
What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?
The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro.
What is the population of the Marshall Islands?
According to the World Bank, the Marshall Islands had a population of 36,282 in 2025.
What are the official languages of the Marshall Islands?
The official languages of the Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese.
What currency does the Marshall Islands use?
The Marshall Islands uses the US Dollar (USD).
Does the Marshall Islands allow dual citizenship?
The Marshall Islands restricts dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners must normally renounce, and citizens who acquire another nationality risk court-ordered loss unless the Cabinet approves.
How strong is the Marshall Islands passport?
The Marshall Islands passport ranks #36 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 149 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Marshall Islands passport holders?
Holders of the Marshall Islands passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 45 destinations and need an e-Visa for 53. Full list: Marshall Islands passport page.
How many passports can enter the Marshall Islands without applying for a visa in advance?
110 of 197 passports can enter the Marshall Islands without applying for a consular visa in advance: 33 visa-free and 77 with a visa on arrival. 87 must apply for a consular visa.
Where is the Marshall Islands strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the Marshall Islands is strongest on the Global Safety Index (#29 of 203) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#195 of 200).
How does the Marshall Islands rank for quality of life?
The Marshall Islands scores 65.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #104 of 211.
Is the Marshall Islands expensive to live in?
The Marshall Islands scores 21.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #195 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands scores 90.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #29 of 203.
How does the Marshall Islands rank for healthcare?
The Marshall Islands scores 60.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #77 of 192.
How does the Marshall Islands rank for education?
The Marshall Islands scores 63.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #102 of 191.
How does the Marshall Islands rank for wealth protection?
The Marshall Islands scores 64.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #85 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 10 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
