Oceania 0.1M peopleKIR Capital: South Tarawa
Moving to Kiribati
While living in Kiribati comes with a higher tax burden of 81.1%, expats often benefit from its robust social infrastructure and high quality of life. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Nauru.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$3,702.3USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
60.9years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 51/100.
Unemployment
--%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
7.1per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
2.5%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
Unknown
Head of State: Taneti Maamau
Head of Gov: Taneti Maamau
Ruling Party
Tobwaan Kiribati Party
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%
Connectivity
89.4%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
24.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
11.1%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
4.2%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-485
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
50.8 / 100Property Rights
69.6 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
54.6 / 100Government Integrity
50.5 / 100Tax Burden Score
72.6 / 100Government Spending
0.0 / 100Fiscal Health
19.8 / 100Business Freedom
60.2 / 100Labor Freedom
65.3 / 100Monetary Freedom
76.7 / 100Trade Freedom
80.0 / 100Investment Freedom
30.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (South Tarawa)
Climate data currently unavailable for South Tarawa.