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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Palau

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population17.66K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$345M2025 · current US$GDP per capita$19.53K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.42024 · yearsInternet use83.9%2024 · % of populationForest area90.5%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
99.8%

% of people aged 15+·2020

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Palau2020 · 99.8%
024.9649.9274.8899.841960199320251980: 91.9%2013: 99.5%2015: 96.6%2020: 99.8%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Palau in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Koror
Country code
PLW

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