Marshall Islands
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Micronesia · MHL
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are for travelers who want reef diving, lagoon exploration, and a very low-key Pacific itinerary. It works best as a Majuro base or a dive-focused route to outer atolls such as Bikini or Kwajalein rather than a broad multi-island tour.
Popular For
Things To See
- Majuro
- Kwajalein Atoll
- Bikini Atoll
- Arno Atoll
- Jaluit Atoll
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Inter-island transport is limited, so dive or research-focused trips should be planned in advance.
- Outer atolls often require special permissions or organized tours.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Marshall Islands.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Majuro
- Population
- 42,418
- Area
- 181 km²
- Region
- Micronesia
Languages
- English
- Marshallese
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Cost of Living (World Bank)
94.3
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Majuro (7.10°N, 171.38°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
20/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 0/100
- Lived safety
- 58/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionUnknown
- Adoption recognition❓
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❓
- Legal gender recognition❓
- Conversion therapy ban❓
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.733
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.023
- 10-year change
- +0.057
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.960
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site
Inscribed 2010
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 16.6%
- Forest cover
- 52.2%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 1
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 5
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
21/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
67/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Exercise normal precautionin Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands are generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for the Marshall Islands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Read full advisory →Data current as of July 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data