Government spending vs. GDP in Palau
Palau: Government spending vs. GDP was 88.30 million constant 2015 US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Government spending vs. GDP in Palau, 2005–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government spending vs. gdp in Palau is 88.30 million constant 2015 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp in Palau peaked at 96.30 million constant 2015 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 79.41 million constant 2015 US$, in 2012.
That places Palau 162nd out of 163 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.79 million constant 2015 US$ | 83.29 million constant 2015 US$ | 87.88 million constant 2015 US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 82.36 million constant 2015 US$ | 79.41 million constant 2015 US$ | 87.15 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.36 million constant 2015 US$ | 85.31 million constant 2015 US$ | 96.30 million constant 2015 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 159 Tonga 133.62 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 160 Kiribati 118.05 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 161 Marshall Islands 117.85 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 163 Sao Tome and Principe 33.81 million constant 2015 US$ compare
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 government spending vs. gdp in Palau?
- Government spending vs. gdp in Palau was 88.30 million constant 2015 US$ in 2024, 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 government spending vs. gdp recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 96.30 million constant 2015 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.41 million constant 2015 US$ in 2012.
- How does Palau rank for government spending vs. gdp?
- Palau ranks 162nd out of 163 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government spending vs. gdp rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 Government spending vs. GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government final consumption expenditure includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). Both measures are expressed in constant 2015 US$.