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Palau

10:15:29 PM · October 2, 2026
Pacific/Palau · UTC+09:00
☁️ 28.4°C · Overcast · 💧 67% · 💨 22.3 km/h
PW PLW East Asia & Pacific
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Palau Country Statistics

Explore Palau population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Palau.

Palau Population

The population of Palau is 17,663 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is -0.18%.

Palau GDP

The total GDP of Palau is $345.00M in the latest available data.

Palau GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Palau is 6.29%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Palau GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Palau is $19,532 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Palau Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Palau.

  • Birth rate 10.69
  • Death rate 11.73
  • Life expectancy 69.4 years
  • Population growth -0.18%

Palau Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Palau.

  • Literacy rate 99.8%
  • Internet users 83.9%

Palau Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Palau.

  • Inflation -0.42%

Palau Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Palau.

  • Renewable energy 0.9%
  • Energy consumption 4,814.38
  • CO₂ emissions 82.8426
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Palau.

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Population
17,663
reference year 2025
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GDP
$345.00M
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$19,532
per person
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GDP Growth
6.29%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
69.4
years
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Internet Users
83.9%
of population
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Literacy Rate
99.8%
literacy
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Inflation
-0.42%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 10.69
Death Rate 11.73
Population Growth -0.18%
Poverty Rate 24.9%
Unemployment —

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level High income
Agricultural Land 9.4%
Renewable Energy 0.9%
Energy Consumption 4,814.38
CO₂ Emissions 82.8426
EDUCATION DATA

Palau Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Palau.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 71.8% (2024)
Education Expenditure 3.4% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Palau Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Palau.

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International Tourist Arrivals 18.4K 2020
Data Year 2020
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Palau Banking Information

Central banking information for Palau.

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Central Bank No independent central bank; US dollar system
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Palau
ISO Code PW
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Palau Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Palau.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Palau.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Palau from 2000 onward.

Population 17,663 people · 2025
GDP Growth 6.29 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 19,532 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation -0.42 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 10.85 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 10.69 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 82.843 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 17,663 6.29 19,532 -0.42 — — —
2024 17,695 12.01 18,169 2.23 — 10.69 82.843
2023 17,727 1.22 15,578 12.82 10.85 10.90 78.857
2022 17,759 -0.46 13,935 12.35 14.88 11.12 78.726
2021 17,783 -11.91 13,267 2.61 14.55 11.38 74.734
2020 17,792 -6.01 14,556 0.22 13.32 11.62 71.740
2019 17,798 0.30 15,842 0.27 12.17 11.92 71.261
2018 17,814 -0.42 16,180 2.11 11.19 12.00 69.075
2017 17,812 -3.42 16,280 1.42 10.90 12.44 67.168
2016 17,797 1.67 17,044 -1.04 10.01 12.74 64.303
2015 17,770 8.57 15,938 0.95 9.76 12.58 67.271
2014 17,715 4.21 13,855 4.19 10.71 13.36 71.561
2013 17,648 -1.39 12,821 3.35 10.93 14.02 103.371
2012 17,765 2.06 12,098 3.61 10.25 13.99 202.865
2011 18,078 4.55 10,796 4.67 9.94 13.80 131.082
2010 18,396 -3.03 10,018 1.44 10.93 13.65 114.737
2009 18,709 -6.20 9,837 1.44 9.63 13.65 116.190
2008 19,009 -5.55 10,471 11.97 8.41 13.68 73.534
2007 19,302 0.69 10,155 3.24 8.84 13.74 71.687
2006 19,593 0.23 9,737 4.43 8.74 13.81 86.653
2005 19,819 2.88 9,368 3.95 8.63 13.94 87.552
2004 19,820 3.47 8,394 4.96 9.13 14.03 76.781
2003 19,659 -2.13 7,862 0.92 8.10 14.29 87.395
2002 19,503 4.71 8,340 -1.30 7.29 14.46 74.045
2001 19,352 7.35 8,239 — 7.80 14.48 122.137
2000 19,178 -2.60 7,798 — 8.64 14.38 110.648
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Palau

Capital Koror
Region East Asia & Pacific
Subregion —
ISO Code PLW
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