The population on Ujelang grew from 145 in 1947 to 342 in 1973, despite near-famine and epidemics, especially in the 50s, due to the scarce supply of fish and vegetables.
A poboación de Ujelang creceu de 145 en 1947 a 342 en 1973, a pesar da fame negra e as epidemias, sobre todo nos anos cincuenta, debido á escasa oferta de peixe e verduras.