Palau

Country in Oceania

In brief

Population: 17.7K (2025). World rank 214 of 216; in Oceania, 17 of 19. Area: 459 km². World rank 202 of 249; in Oceania, 15 of 27. GDP: $345M (2025). World rank 207 of 210; in Oceania, 16 of 19. From 2015 to 2025: population 17.8K → 17.7K, GDP $283.2M → $345M, and GDP per person $15,938 → $19,532.

State

Official name: Republic of Palau
Local name: Palau
Capital: Ngerulmud
Region: Oceania
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 17,663 2025
Area: 459 km²
GDP: $345M 2025
GDP per person: $19,532 2025
Life expectancy: 69.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English, Palauan
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Time zones: UTC+9
Calling code: +680
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Right
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 120 V