5 Countries That Will Disappear by 2050

2. Marshall Islands

Sea Level Rise per Year: 7mm

The Marshall Islands is a small Pacific country with five islands and 29 atolls. The country, home to 60,000 residents, is experiencing the immediate threat of rising sea levels. A study conducted in 2021 by the Marshall Islands government and the World Bank revealed that a 1-meter increase in sea levels could lead to the permanent flooding of 40% of buildings in the capital city, Majuro, and the potential disappearance of entire islands.