Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Palau
Palau: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Palau, 2006–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Palau stood at 5.58 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 181.9% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Palau peaked at 26.76 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -18.01 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Palau ranks 126th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Palau, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -7.38 % change on previous year | -192.1% |
| 2008 | 11.04 % change on previous year | -249.5% |
| 2009 | -17.43 % change on previous year | -257.9% |
| 2010 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 2011 | 18.33 % change on previous year | +185.1% |
| 2012 | 13.35 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2013 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 2014 | 13.62 % change on previous year | +349.1% |
| 2015 | -4.91 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2016 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 2017 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +226.9% |
| 2018 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -173.8% |
| 2019 | 0.6643 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2020 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -621.5% |
| 2021 | -18.01 % change on previous year | +419.9% |
| 2022 | 26.76 % change on previous year | -248.5% |
| 2023 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2024 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +181.9% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 5.58 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.56 % change on previous year, 74% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Palau's 5.58 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.22 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.44 % change on previous year | -17.43 % change on previous year | 11.04 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.3 % change on previous year | -4.91 % change on previous year | 18.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 % change on previous year | -18.01 % change on previous year | 26.76 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 123 Philippines 5.81 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Mexico 5.73 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Vanuatu 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Namibia 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Tanzania 5.39 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Benin 5.25 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Palau
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0287 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 560.2 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.043 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0209 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 409.06 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0177 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Palau?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Palau was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 26.76 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.01 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Palau rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Palau ranks 126th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.