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.
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 |
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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)
- 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 40.13 million current US$ (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.