Annual growth of GDP per capita in Palau
Palau: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 6.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Palau, 1971–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, annual growth of gdp per capita in Palau stood at 6.5%.
That represents a change of down 46.9% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Palau peaked at 12.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -14.4%, in 1993.
That places Palau 14th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | -0.7% | -3.2% | 2.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.3% | -2.7% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5% | -14.4% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4% | -4.7% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | -3.5% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | -11.9% | 12.2% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Palau
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -40.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices -0.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 15,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 1.2% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 275.84 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 15,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 66.30 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 66.30 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 40.13 million current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Palau?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Palau was 6.5% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 12.2% in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.4% in 1993.
- How does Palau rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Palau ranks 14th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.