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Kiribati
128,189
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Sao Tome and Principe
226,986
Population nowAs of 2026, Kiribati has a population of about 128,189 while Sao Tome and Principe has about 226,986 — a difference of 98,797 people. Kiribati is growing faster (1.25% per year).
| Kiribati | Metric | Sao Tome and Principe |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 19.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 176.6 | Density / km² | 235.5 |
| 50.5% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 92.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 28.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 59.8 | Life expectancy | 65.3 |