PLW · East Asia & Pacific /
Total Population
0.02 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
69.4 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,663 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.18 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 38.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 10.69 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 11.73 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.88 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 69.4 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 18.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 99.8 percent | 2020 |
| Urban Population (%) | 79.3 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Palauan
Official
65.2%
English
Official
19.1%
Filipino
Official
9.9%
Other
Official
2.8%
Other Micronesian
Official
1.9%
Chinese
Official
1.2%
Religions
Roman Catholic
46.9%
Protestant
30.9%
Other
12.3%
Modekngei
5.1%
Muslim
4.9%