Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau
Palau: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau is -1.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and down 321.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau peaked at 6.55 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -1.44 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Palau ranks 202nd of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1975 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1976 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1978 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 1979 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1980 | 0.0248 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1981 | 0.9911 % change on previous year | +3899.0% |
| 1982 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +444.6% |
| 1983 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 5.52 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1991 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1992 | 4.32 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2002 | 0.7886 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2003 | 0.7096 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 0.822 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 0.8064 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2006 | -0.4177 % change on previous year | -151.8% |
| 2007 | -0.9729 % change on previous year | +132.9% |
| 2008 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 2009 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2010 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2011 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2013 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2235 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 2015 | 0.4752 % change on previous year | +112.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6274 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5371 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 0.7155 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5968 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 0.4991 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2021 | -0.3373 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 2022 | -0.7239 % change on previous year | +114.6% |
| 2023 | -0.8144 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2024 | -1.26 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2025 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.47 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.75 % change on previous year | 0.0248 % change on previous year | 6.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.77 % change on previous year | 4.3 % change on previous year | 5.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.622 % change on previous year | -1.19 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2007 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 0.7155 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6151 % change on previous year | -1.26 % change on previous year | 0.4991 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 199 Slovakia -1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Tonga -1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Bulgaria -1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 203 San Marino -1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 204 Montserrat -1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Germany -1.13 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Palau was -1.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 6.55 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.44 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Palau rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Palau ranks 202nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 321.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.