Oceania
Palau: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Palau: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Population
- 17,663
- Area
- 459 km²
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
#194 by population · #182 by area · #191 economy in the world · #144 by population density
Population and society
Population of pw, 1960–2025. From 9,328 in 1960 to 17,663 in 2025. Its peak: 19,820 in 2004.
- Population density
- 39 per km² (rank 144 of 194)
- Urban population
- 79.3% (2025)
- Under 15
- 17.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 11.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.88 (2024)
- Internet users
- 83.9% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $345.0M (rank 191 of 194)
- Inflation
- -0.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 90.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 82.8 t (a year · highest in the world)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Belau rekid (Belau Er Kid)
- Official name
- Republic of Palau · Beluu er a Belau
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Palauan
- Calling code
- +680
- Internet domain
- .pw
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Demonym
- Palauan
Geography
- Continent
- Oceania
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Mount Ngerchelchuus (242 m)
- Largest city
- Koror
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- United States (1994)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $19,532 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 69.4 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.786 (rank 84 of 193)
States in figures
| Flags | Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Aimeliik | 270 (2005) | 52 |
 | Airai | — | 44 |
 | Angaur | — | 8 |
 | Hatohobei | 40 (2016) | 0.9 |
 | Kayangel | 54 (2015) | 1.4 |
 | Koror | — | 65 |
 | Melekeok | 391 (2005) | 11 |
 | Ngaraard | — | 36 |
 | Ngarchelong | — | 10 |
 | Ngardmau | — | 53 |
 | Ngatpang | — | 47 |
 | Ngchesar | — | 40 |
 | Ngeremlengui | 349 (2020) | 65 |
 | Ngiwal | — | 26 |
 | Peleliu | — | 13 |
 | Sonsorol | — | 3.12 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Ngarchelong (CC BY-SA 3.0, Froztbyte), Ngiwal (CC BY-SA 4.0, Meeepmep), Sonsorol (CC BY-SA 3.0, Froztbyte).
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Palau?
Ngerulmud
How many people live in Palau?
17,663 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Palau?
US Dollar
What are the official languages of Palau?
English and Palauan
What is the calling code of Palau?
+680
Which countries border Palau?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Palau?
Mount Ngerchelchuus (242 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.