What is the Population of Palau?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Palau has a population of approximately 16,733 people, making it the 193rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 459 km², the population density is roughly 36 people per km².
| Population | 16,733 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 193rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 459 km² |
| Population density | 36 / km² |
| Demonym | Palauan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | 16,733 | 193rd |
| Liechtenstein | 40,900 | 190th |
| Monaco | 38,423 | 191st |
| San Marino | 34,132 | 192nd |
| Nauru | 11,680 | 194th |
| Tuvalu | 10,643 | 195th |
| Vatican City | 882 | 196th |
Palau in context
- Palau covers 459 km², making it the 181st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Palau has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 16,733 people, Palau holds about 5.6% of the population of Micronesia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Palau is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Palau — FAQ
What is the population of Palau?
The population of Palau is approximately 16,733 (17,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Palau in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Palau at approximately 16,733 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Palau is the 193rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Palau?
Approximately 16,733 people live in Palau, making it the 193rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Palau rank by population?
Palau is the 193rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Palau?
Palau has a population density of roughly 36 people per km², based on a land area of 459 km².
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