Palau GDP Per Capita (2026)
Palau has a small Pacific economy supported primarily by tourism, public services, fisheries, trade, construction, and external financial assistance. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how economic production compares with the country’s relatively small population and helps place total output into a per-person context. Explore Palau’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$21,571
Est. in USD
World Rank
#58
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.6%
+$1,886
Oceania Rank
#3
Out of 14 countries
1. Palau GDP Per Capita in 2026
Palau’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, government services, fisheries, trade, and construction. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator particularly useful for international comparisons. It helps show how tourism and public-sector activity translate into production per person.
2. Palau GDP Per Capita Growth (2000–2026)
3. Palau GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,571 | +9.6% |
| 2025 | $19,685 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | $18,277 | +16.5% |
| 2023 | $15,692 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | $14,056 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $13,395 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | $14,697 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | $15,993 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | $16,342 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | $16,434 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | $17,183 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | $16,037 | +14.9% |
| 2014 | $13,954 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | $12,917 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | $12,320 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | $10,978 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | $10,173 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | $9,970 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | $10,581 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | $10,225 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | $9,766 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | $9,326 | +10.7% |
| 2004 | $8,424 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | $7,889 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | $8,369 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | $8,269 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | $7,818 | — |
4. Palau GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+61.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+25.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+120.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Palau’s GDP per capita can be influenced by visitor arrivals, public spending, external assistance, inflation, construction, and population changes. Because tourism is central to the economy, global travel conditions can have a major effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through tourism downturns and recoveries.
5. Palau GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Palau
$21,571
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Palau’s GDP per capita is approximately
11.6%
above the
Oceania average
and
14.3%
below the world average.
6. Palau GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Australia | $75,648 |
| #2 | New Zealand | $52,023 |
| #3 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #4 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Palau
Palau GDP (Nominal)
$377.0 Million
(2026)
Palau GDP Per Capita
$21,571
(2026)
Palau’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on performance.
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8. Palau GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $22,803 | +5.7% |
| 2028 | $24,096 | +5.7% |
| 2029 | $25,318 | +5.1% |
| 2030 | $26,436 | +4.4% |
Palau GDP per capita is projected to reach $26,436 by 2030, representing a 22.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Palau GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Palau GDP per capita is estimated at $21,571 in 2026.
It ranks #58 globally and #3 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 9.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 61.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.5%.
It is approximately 11.6% above the Oceania average.
It is approximately 14.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $26,436 by 2030, 22.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Palau GDP Per Capita FAQs
Palau GDP per capita is estimated at $21,571 in 2026.
Palau ranks #58 globally and #3 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.6% compared with 2025.
Palau GDP per capita was approximately $16,037 in 2015.
Palau GDP per capita is approximately 11.6% above the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.