Top Most 10 outlines the top 10 richest people in Marshall Islands in this article. The islands have few natural resources, and their imports far exceed exports.
According to the CIA, the value of exports in 2013 was approximately $53.7 million while estimated imports were $133.7 million. Agricultural products include coconuts, tomatoes, melons, taro, breadfruit, fruits, pigs and chickens. Industry is made of the production of copra and craft items, tuna processing and tourism. The GDP in 2016 was an estimated $180 million, with a real growth rate of 1.7%. The GDP per capita was $3,300.
United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts
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10. Todd Lyght
Todd William Lyght is a former professional American football player and current defensive backs coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Lyght played in the NFL for 12 seasons from 1991 to 2002, finishing with 37 interceptions and 4 touchdowns.
9. Lisa Loring
Lisa Loring is an American actress. She is best known for having played Wednesday Addams on the 1964–1966 sitcom The Addams Family. She made most of her wealth in modeling and acting. She was part of the cast of ABC sitcom The Pruitts of Southampton. She also created the role of Cricket Montgomery in the cast of After her childhood career, she also was a cast member of CBS soap operaAs the World Turns.