Fertility and wanted fertility in Palau
Palau: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.88 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.88
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
113th
of 215 countries
All-time high
7.19
in 1960
All-time low
1.82
in 2000
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Palau, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Palau recorded 1.88 for fertility and wanted fertility in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Palau peaked at 7.19 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.82, in 2000.
Palau ranks 113th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Palau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.19 | — |
| 1961 | 7.17 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 7.14 | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 7.12 | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 7.08 | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 7.01 | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 6.93 | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 6.84 | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 6.71 | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 6.58 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 6.39 | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 6.16 | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 5.9 | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 5.59 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 5.26 | -6.0% |
| 1975 | 4.9 | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 4.53 | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 4.09 | -9.6% |
| 1978 | 3.74 | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 3.49 | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 3.35 | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 3.28 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 3.22 | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 3.14 | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 3.08 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 3.01 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 2.98 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 2.93 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 2.9 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 2.92 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 2.88 | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 2.74 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 2.71 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 2.73 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 2.66 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 2.55 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 2.39 | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 2.19 | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 2.01 | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 1.91 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 1.82 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 1.87 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 1.92 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 1.96 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 1.99 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 2.02 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 2 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.97 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.95 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 1.94 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 1.94 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 1.97 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 2.01 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 2.05 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 2.03 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 2 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 2.06 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.02 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.97 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 1.98 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.97 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1.95 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1.93 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.91 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 1.88 | -1.3% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 1.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 1.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Palau's 1.88 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.12, 89% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.98 | 6.58 | 7.19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 | 3.49 | 6.39 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.08 | 2.9 | 3.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 | 1.91 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.94 | 1.82 | 2.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1.94 | 2.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.93 | 1.88 | 1.97 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
More population data for Palau
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.426 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 16.69 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2005 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7366 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.611 (2100)
- Population density 24.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 539 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Palau?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Palau was 1.88 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 7.19 in 1960.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.82 in 2000.
- How does Palau rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Palau ranks 113th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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