FM

Federated States of Micronesia

Micronesia

Micronesia is a territory in the Pacific that is home to 115,000 people. It is also home to 17 living indigenous languages. Some of these—Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, and Yapese—are official languages. In addition, 1 non-indigenous language, English, is established within the territory. It is the official language. In formal education, 4 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

    Clickable world globe showing country outlines
  • Demographics

    115,000

    people

    17

    living languages

    89%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 4
    2. 9
    3. 4
    4. 0

Micronesia has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.