World population growth in Palau
Palau: World population growth was -0.6% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
World population growth in Palau, 1900–2100
Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2100, world population growth in Palau stood at -0.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population growth in Palau peaked at 3.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, -1.8%, in 2011.
Palau ranks 166th of 238 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1910s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1920s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1940s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1950s | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.5% | -0.6% | -0.3% | 10 |
| 2040s | -0.7% | -0.8% | -0.5% | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.8% | -0.9% | -0.7% | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.7% | -0.8% | -0.7% | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.6% | -0.7% | -0.5% | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.6% | -0.7% | -0.5% | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.6% | -0.7% | -0.6% | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.6% | -0.6% | -0.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 163 Georgia -0.6% compare
- 164 Nepal -0.6% compare
- 165 Saint Helena -0.6% compare
- 167 Morocco -0.6% compare
- 168 Isle of Man -0.6% compare
- 169 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba -0.6% 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)
- 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)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth -0.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population growth in Palau?
- World population growth in Palau was -0.6% in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population growth recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 1971.
- What is the lowest world population growth recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.8% in 2011.
- How does Palau rank for world population growth?
- Palau ranks 166th out of 238 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population growth rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of World population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average exponential rate of growth of the population over a given period. It is calculated as ln(P2/P1) where P1 and P2 are the populations on subsequent years. Available from 1700 to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.