Historical population figures for the Marshall Islands are unknown. In 1862, the population of the islands was estimated at 10,000. In 1960, the population of the Islands was approximately 15,000. The 2021 census counted 42,418 residents, 23,156 of whom (approximately 54.6%) lived on Majuro. 77.7% of the population lived in an urban setting on Majuro or Ebeye, the country's secondary urban center. The Marshallese census figures exclude Marshall Islanders who have relocated elsewhere; the Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. Approximately 4,300 Marshall Islands natives relocated to Springdale, Arkansas in the United States; this figure represents the largest population concentration of Marshall Islands natives outside their island home.
historical population figures for the marshall islands are unknown in 1862 the population of the islands was estimated at 10000 in 1960 the population of the islands was approximately 15000 the 2021 census counted 42418 residents 23156 of whom (approximately 546%) lived on majuro 777% of the population lived in an urban setting on majuro or ebeye the country's secondary urban center the marshallese census figures exclude marshall islanders who have relocated elsewhere; the compact of free association allows them to freely relocate to the united states and obtain work there approximately 4300 marshall islands natives relocated to springdale arkansas in the united states; this figure represents the largest population concentration of marshall islands natives outside their island home