Population of Palau today

17,638
Sunday, January 18, 2026

Population of Palau as of today

The current population of Palau is 17,638 with an annual growth rate of -0.301%. Palau has a population of 0% of the world's population.

Population17,638
Growth Rate-0.301%
Male9,479 (53.738%)
Female8,160 (46.262%)
Today Change -0
Births today0
Deaths today1
Births in 20269
Deaths in 202611
Change in 2026 -3 (-0.015%)

Population chart for Palau

Population History of Palau

YearPopulation
(01 Jan)
Natural ChangeGrowth Rate
(%)
Total Population
(31 December)
201817,821-13-0.073%17,808
201917,808-20-0.112%17,788
201717,803180.101%17,821
202117,796-26-0.146%17,770
201617,791120.067%17,803
202017,78880.045%17,796
202217,770-22-0.124%17,748
202317,748-41-0.231%17,707
202417,707-23-0.13%17,684
202517,684-43-0.243%17,641

Net Migration Rate of Palau

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.

Net Migration Rate Over the Last 10 Years

YearNet Migration
2023-19
2022-20
2021-21
20200
2019-46
2018-35
2017-33
2016-35
2015-11
2014-7

The population of countries near Palau

RankIsoCountryPopulationEquivalent Palau
1ID Indonesia286,924,2151,625,872.989%
2PH Philippines117,303,117664,688.13%
3FM Federated State...113,962645.87%
Data sources: United Nations,World Bank, Nations Geo ,Census,Wikidata