Palau
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Ngerulmud
17,663
459 km²
United States dollar
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Palau is located in Micronesia. Its capital is Ngerulmud, and it has a population of 17,663 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 459 square kilometers (approximately 177 square miles). Its currency is United States dollar. The population density is approximately 38 people per square kilometer.
About Palau
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Pacific/Palau
Palau at a glance
Oceania
38 / km²
459 km²
Approximately 177 mi² (square miles)
Ngerulmud
Economy of Palau
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Palau
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
What is the population of Palau?
Palau has 17,663 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Palau in square kilometers and square miles?
Palau has a total area of 459 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 177 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Palau?
The currency of Palau is United States dollar.