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Palau GDP (2026)

Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Palau is $0.38 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.3%. GDP per capita is $21,571.

Palau GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Palau has grown from $0.15 billion in 2000 to $0.38 billion in 2026.

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Palau GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Palau. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth
0.88%
Best Year
2024 (+12%)
Worst Year
2021 (-11.9%)
Years of Contraction
10 of 26
15.0%0.0%2001200520092013201720212025

GDP per capita in Palau rose from $19,685 in 2025 to $21,571 in 2026, an increase of 9.6%.

"Palau GDP", "Palau gross domestic product", and "Palau economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Palau

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Palau for every year IMF has published data, from 2000 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Palau nominal GDP by year
Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth GDP per capita Pop. Change
2026$377,000,0003.3%$21,571-5.56%
2025$345,000,0006.3%$19,6850%
2024$322,000,00012%$18,2770%
2023$276,000,0001.2%$15,6920%
2022$247,000,000-0.5%$14,0560%
2021$236,000,000-11.9%$13,3950%
2020$259,000,000-6%$14,6970%
2019$282,000,0000.3%$15,9930%
2018$288,000,000-0.4%$16,3420%
2017$290,000,000-3.4%$16,4340%
2016$303,000,0001.7%$17,1830%
2015$283,000,0008.6%$16,0370%
2014$245,000,0004.2%$13,9540%
2013$226,000,000-1.4%$12,9175.88%
2012$215,000,0002.1%$12,320-5.56%
2011$195,000,0004.5%$10,9780%
2010$184,000,000-3%$10,1730%
2009$184,000,000-6.2%$9,970-5.26%
2008$199,000,000-5.6%$10,5810%
2007$196,000,0000.7%$10,225-5%
2006$191,000,0000.2%$9,7660%
2005$186,000,0002.9%$9,3260%
2004$166,000,0003.5%$8,4240%
2003$155,000,000-2.1%$7,8895.26%
2002$163,000,0004.7%$8,3690%
2001$159,000,0007.3%$8,2690%
2000$150,000,000—$7,818—

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Palau GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Palau through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Palau nominal GDP by year
Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth GDP per capita Pop. Change
2031$474,000,0002%$27,6240%
2030$456,000,0002%$26,4360%
2029$438,000,0002.6%$25,3180%
2028$419,000,0003.2%$24,0960%
2027$398,000,0002.8%$22,8030%

Compare Palau to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Palau ranks #213 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Palau?

The nominal GDP of Palau in 2026 is $0.38 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Palau 213th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Palau?

The GDP growth rate of Palau in 2026 is 3.3%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Palau?

GDP per capita in Palau in 2026 is $21,571, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Palau expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Palau to reach $0.47 billion by 2031, up from $0.38 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

See also: GDP by Country (all countries) · Full World GDP Ranking Analysis · What is GDP?

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.