Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Palau
Palau: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Palau, 2000–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Palau is 1.2%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Palau peaked at 4.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2007.
That places Palau 191st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Palau, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.7% | — |
| 2001 | 3.3% | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 4.6% | +39.5% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | -59.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | -53.9% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 0.9% | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | +6.0% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 1.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 13% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Palau's 1.2% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 17% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Palau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -59.0% | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| 2004 | -53.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
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)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 1 (2025)
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -40.4% (2024)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.7995 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 15,617 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2024)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Palau?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Palau was 1.2% 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2007.
- How does Palau rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Palau ranks 191st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. 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 Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.