Palau: economy and key statistics
Palau is number 197 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $0.3 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $19,532. The economy grew by 6.3% in 2025. The economy is 73% services, 13% industry, 3% agriculture.
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National power
Palau is number 192 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 9.0 out of 100: economic 12, technology 4, military 0 and human capital 27.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $0.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $0.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $19,532 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +6.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation | -0.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.0 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 73% | 2024 |
| Industry share of GDP | 13% | 2024 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 1% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 3% | 2024 |
| Exports share of GDP | 33% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 21.5% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 84% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Oceania
- Australia (#15)
- New Zealand (#53)
- Papua New Guinea (#111)
- Fiji (#162)
- Solomon Islands (#185)
- Vanuatu (#188)
- Samoa (#189)
- Tonga (#194)
- Micronesia (#195)
- Kiribati (#196)
- Marshall Islands (#198)
- Naoero (#199)
- Tuvalu (#200)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Palau?
Palau had a GDP of $0.3 billion in 2025, ranking number 197 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Palau?
GDP per person in Palau was $19,532 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Palau growing?
The economy of Palau grew by 6.3% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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