Philippine languages 32.8, Chamorro, English, other Pacific island languages 10.1, Chinese 6.8, other Asian languages 7.3, other 1.9
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Northern Mariana Islands
GDP:
$1.242 billion
GDP per Capita:
$24,500
GDP Growth:
16.64%
Inflation:
0.3%
Public Debt:
7.1% of GDP
Political System
Governance structure of Northern Mariana Islands
Government Type:
a commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the US; republican form of government with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Head of State:
President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021)
Head of Government:
Governor Arnold PALACIOS (since 9 January 2023)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) (consists of the chief justice and 2 associate justices); US Federal District Court (consists of 1 judge); note - US Federal District Court jurisdiction limited to US federal laws; appeals beyond the CNMI Supreme Court are referred to the US Supreme Court
Administrative Divisions:
none (commonwealth in political union with the US); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 4 municipalities at the second order: Northern Islands, Rota, Saipan, Tinian
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
No
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
Not specified
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
1.7% (2016)
Industry
58.1% (2016 est.)
Services
40.2% (2016)
Trade Volume
Exports:
$128 million
Imports:
$536 million
Major Trading Partners
Sweden 21
Singapore 20
Hong Kong 12
UK 8
India 7
Economic Outlook
Northern Mariana Islands has a 16.64% GDP growth rate with 0.3% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.