Palau

East Asia & Pacific High income Koror

Palau posted GDP of $345.00M in 2025. Population stands at 17,663, while GDP per capita reaches $19,532.36. Latest available inflation is -0.42%, and unemployment is n/a.

Quick facts

Population, total

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17,663
2025

Population, total increased from 9,328 in 1960 to 17,663 in 2025, a gain of 8,335.

GDP (current US$)

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$345.00M
2025

GDP (current US$) increased from $11.56M in 1970 to $345.00M in 2025, a gain of $333.44M.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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-0.42%
2025

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) increased from -1.30% in 2002 to -0.42% in 2025, a gain of 0.88%.

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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69.38 years
2024

Life expectancy at birth, total (years) increased from 54.85 years in 1960 to 69.38 years in 2024, a gain of 14.53 years.

Country takeaways

  • Palau posts $345.00M for GDP (current US$) in 2025; global position: #183.
  • Palau posts 17,663 for Population, total in 2025; global position: #215.
  • Palau posts $19,532.36 for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2025; global position: #58.
  • Palau posts -0.42% for Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in 2025; global position: #6.

Trend interpretation

  • Population, total increased from 9,328 in 1960 to 17,663 in 2025, a gain of 8,335.
  • GDP (current US$) increased from $11.56M in 1970 to $345.00M in 2025, a gain of $333.44M.
  • Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) increased from -1.30% in 2002 to -0.42% in 2025, a gain of 0.88%.
  • Life expectancy at birth, total (years) increased from 54.85 years in 1960 to 69.38 years in 2024, a gain of 14.53 years.

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