Total number of international immigrants in Palau
Palau: Total number of international immigrants was 5,212 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Palau, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Palau recorded 5,212 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Palau peaked at 6,310 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,801 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Palau 211th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,775 immigrants | 2,801 immigrants | 4,749 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 6,176 immigrants | 6,043 immigrants | 6,310 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,214 immigrants | 4,937 immigrants | 5,490 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 5,150 immigrants | 5,088 immigrants | 5,212 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 208 San Marino 5,838 immigrants compare
- 209 Greenland 5,812 immigrants compare
- 210 Western Sahara 5,628 immigrants compare
- 212 Cook Islands 4,937 immigrants compare
- 213 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4,820 immigrants compare
- 214 Samoa 3,843 immigrants 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 total number of international immigrants in Palau?
- Total number of international immigrants in Palau was 5,212 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 6,310 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,801 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Palau rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Palau ranks 211th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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