Annual change in population in Palau
Palau: Annual change in population was -33 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Palau, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Palau is -33 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 32.0% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Palau peaked at 466 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, -321 people, in 2011.
Palau ranks 195th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 181.22 people | 153 people | 208 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 205.7 people | 78 people | 258 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 117.7 people | -106 people | 433 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 261 people | -63 people | 353 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 395.7 people | 313 people | 466 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -19 people | -295 people | 280 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -91.5 people | -321 people | 70 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -17.5 people | -33 people | -4 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 192 Niue -3 people compare
- 193 Vatican -12 people compare
- 194 Falkland Islands -17 people compare
- 196 Montserrat -36 people compare
- 197 Bermuda -51 people compare
- 198 Saint Helena -53 people compare
- 198 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -53 people compare
More population data for Palau
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 539 people (2100)
- Population density 24.23 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.88 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.88 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.88 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.1% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.91 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.91 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Palau?
- Annual change in population in Palau was -33 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 466 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -321 people in 2011.
- How does Palau rank for annual change in population?
- Palau ranks 195th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.