The current population of Palau is 17,639 with an annual growth rate of -0.301%. Palau has a population of 0% of the world's population.
| Population | 17,639 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | -0.301% |
| Male | 9,479 (53.738%) |
| Female | 8,160 (46.262%) |
| Today Change | -0 |
| Births today | 0 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 1 |
| Births in 2026 | 7 |
| Deaths in 2026 | 8 |
| Change in 2026 | -2 (-0.011%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17,821 | -13 | -0.073% | 17,808 |
| 2019 | 17,808 | -20 | -0.112% | 17,788 |
| 2017 | 17,803 | 18 | 0.101% | 17,821 |
| 2021 | 17,796 | -26 | -0.146% | 17,770 |
| 2016 | 17,791 | 12 | 0.067% | 17,803 |
| 2020 | 17,788 | 8 | 0.045% | 17,796 |
| 2022 | 17,770 | -22 | -0.124% | 17,748 |
| 2023 | 17,748 | -41 | -0.231% | 17,707 |
| 2024 | 17,707 | -23 | -0.13% | 17,684 |
| 2025 | 17,684 | -43 | -0.243% | 17,641 |
The net migration rate of Palau in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -19, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | -19 |
| 2022 | -20 |
| 2021 | -21 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | -46 |
| 2018 | -35 |
| 2017 | -33 |
| 2016 | -35 |
| 2015 | -11 |
| 2014 | -7 |
| Rank | Iso | Country | Population | Equivalent Palau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID | Indonesia | 286,900,971 | 1,625,872.989% |
| 2 | PH | Philippines | 117,292,948 | 664,688.13% |
| 3 | FM | Federated State... | 113,957 | 645.87% |