Population growth in Palau
Palau: Population growth was -0.2% in 2024. β Volatile
Population growth in Palau, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth in Palau is -0.2%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 147.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Palau peaked at 3.6% in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.7%, in 2012.
Palau ranks 188th of 212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0% | -0.8% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1% | -1.6% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1% | -0.2% | -0.0% | 5 |
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More population data for Palau
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.611 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 539 (2100)
- Population density 24.23 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.611 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.88 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.88 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.88 (2024)
- Natural population growth -0.0598 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 1.91 (2023)
- Children per woman fertility rate vs level of prosperity 1.91 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Palau?
- Population growth in Palau was -0.2% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 1972.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.7% in 2012.
- How does Palau rank for population growth?
- Palau ranks 188th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 147.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release