Rural population, annual growth rate in Palau

Palau: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.5436 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.5436 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
140th
of 208 countries
All-time high
4.38 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-7.09 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Rural population, annual growth rate in Palau, 1961–2025

-7.5-5-2.502.55196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Palau recorded -0.5436 % change on previous year for rural population, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is down 18.2% on the previous year and down 125.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Palau peaked at 4.38 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -7.09 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Palau 140th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.06 % change on previous year -1.83 % change on previous year -0.5778 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.166 % change on previous year -1.58 % change on previous year 1.96 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.1518 % change on previous year -1.54 % change on previous year 1.27 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.23 % change on previous year 0.7673 % change on previous year 4.38 % change on previous year 10
2000s -4.25 % change on previous year -7.09 % change on previous year 1.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0099 % change on previous year -3.89 % change on previous year 2.19 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1303 % change on previous year -0.5436 % change on previous year 0.9219 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Palau

  1. 137 Austria -0.4906 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 Estonia -0.5048 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Maldives -0.5233 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Finland -0.5476 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Paraguay -0.5603 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Tunisia -0.5867 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in Palau?
Rural population, annual growth rate in Palau was -0.5436 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
The highest recorded value was 4.38 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Palau?
The lowest recorded value was -7.09 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Palau rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
Palau ranks 140th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Palau?
Over the last ten years it is down 125.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palau data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Rural population, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
256 places, 16,522 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.