outcomes2024
Life expectancy 69.4 years
93.3 61.2 GOAL 90 2000 2024 ✦ North star 90 years of life, with health and dignity
Unified Nations aspirational north star Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.
Source, limitations & data Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗
Life expectancy observations for Palau Year years 2024 69.4 2023 69.3 2022 68.9 2021 68.6 2020 68.7 2019 69 2018 69 2017 69 2016 69 2015 69.1 2014 69.1 2013 69 2012 68.9 2011 68.6 2010 68.3 2009 68 2008 67.6 2007 67.1 2006 66.6 2005 66.2 2004 65.8 2003 65.4 2002 65.1 2001 64.8 2000 64.5
burdenDATA GAP
Healthy life expectancy — years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star 80 years lived in full health
Unified Nations aspirational north star Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.
Source, limitations & data Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.
World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Healthy life expectancy observations for Palau Year years
outcomes2024
Under-five mortality 21.4 per 1,000 live births
29.9 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable child deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗
Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗
Under-five mortality observations for Palau Year per 1,000 live births 2024 21.4 2023 21.9 2022 22.4 2021 22.7 2020 22.9 2019 23 2018 22.9 2017 22.5 2016 21.9 2015 21.3 2014 20.6 2013 20.1 2012 19.7 2011 19.5 2010 19.5 2009 19.7 2008 20.1 2007 20.6 2006 21.3 2005 22.1 2004 22.9 2003 23.7 2002 24.6 2001 25.5 2000 26.5
outcomes2024
Infant mortality 18.6 per 1,000 live births
25.4 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable infant deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗
Infant mortality observations for Palau Year per 1,000 live births 2024 18.6 2023 19 2022 19.4 2021 19.6 2020 19.8 2019 19.8 2018 19.7 2017 19.4 2016 18.8 2015 18.2 2014 17.7 2013 17.2 2012 16.8 2011 16.6 2010 16.6 2009 16.8 2008 17.1 2007 17.6 2006 18.1 2005 18.8 2004 19.4 2003 20.1 2002 20.9 2001 21.7 2000 22.5
outcomes2024
Neonatal mortality 11.2 per 1,000 live births
16.2 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable newborn deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗
Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗
Neonatal mortality observations for Palau Year per 1,000 live births 2024 11.2 2023 11.5 2022 11.8 2021 12 2020 12.2 2019 12.2 2018 12.1 2017 11.9 2016 11.6 2015 11.2 2014 10.9 2013 10.7 2012 10.5 2011 10.4 2010 10.4 2009 10.5 2008 10.7 2007 11.1 2006 11.4 2005 11.9 2004 12.3 2003 12.8 2002 13.2 2001 13.8 2000 14.3
outcomes2023
Maternal mortality 89 per 100,000 live births
136.7 0 GOAL 0 2000 2023 ✦ North star Zero preventable maternal deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗
Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗
Maternal mortality observations for Palau Year per 100,000 live births 2023 89 2022 121 2021 109 2020 117 2019 84 2018 82 2017 80 2016 80 2015 79 2014 78 2013 85 2012 84 2011 83 2010 96 2009 94 2008 99 2007 98 2006 105 2005 105 2004 106 2003 108 2002 117 2001 118 2000 119
outcomesDATA GAP
Suicide mortality — per 100,000 people
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero suicide deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Suicide mortality observations for Palau Year per 100,000 people
outcomes2013
Road-traffic mortality 4.8 per 100,000 people
Historical evidence · 2013. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.
5.4 0 GOAL 0 2013 2013 ✦ North star Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗
Road-traffic mortality observations for Palau Year per 100,000 people 2013 4.8
outcomes2018
Intentional homicide 11.2 per 100,000 people
19.1 0 GOAL 0 2015 2018 ✦ North star Zero intentional homicides
Unified Nations aspirational north star Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.
Source, limitations & data UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗
Intentional homicide observations for Palau Year per 100,000 people 2018 11.2 2015 16.9
outcomesDATA GAP
Premature chronic-disease mortality — % probability ages 30–70
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases
Unified Nations aspirational north star Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.
Source, limitations & data Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Palau Year % probability ages 30–70
burdenDATA GAP
Healthy life-years lost — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.
Source, limitations & data DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Healthy life-years lost observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Life-years lost to premature death — life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.
Source, limitations & data Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Life-years lost to premature death observations for Palau Year life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Years of nonfatal health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.
Source, limitations & data A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
outcomesDATA GAP
All-cause deaths — deaths
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.
Source, limitations & data Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
All-cause deaths observations for Palau Year deaths
outcomesDATA GAP
Suicide deaths — deaths
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Zero suicide deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.
Source, limitations & data Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Suicide deaths observations for Palau Year deaths
burdenDATA GAP
Depressive-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Anxiety-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Alcohol-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Drug-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Drug-disorder health loss observations for Palau Year healthy life-years
disease2024
Tuberculosis incidence 28 per 100,000 people
145.8 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star End tuberculosis
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗
Tuberculosis incidence observations for Palau Year per 100,000 people 2024 28 2023 85 2022 39 2021 45 2020 56 2019 34 2018 95 2017 112 2016 129 2015 79 2014 79 2013 45 2012 23 2011 66 2010 103 2009 102 2008 79 2007 57 2006 61 2005 50 2004 25 2003 46 2002 56 2001 55 2000 56
diseaseDATA GAP
New HIV infections — per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
○ No matching rate for uninfected adults ages 15–49 was found. All-age rates and reported diagnoses use different measures.
✦ North star Zero new HIV infections
Unified Nations aspirational north star New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.
Source, limitations & data Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
New HIV infections observations for Palau Year per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT
Malaria incidence — per 1,000 at risk
○ No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.
WHO supplementary malaria-free list · 1963 WHO’s supplementary list records countries where malaria never existed or disappeared without specific measures. Certification or listing concerns indigenous transmission; imported cases can still occur. This status is not a numerical incidence rate.
World Health Organization · register updated 2025-07-15 ↗ ✦ North star End malaria
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.
Source, limitations & data At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Malaria incidence observations for Palau Year per 1,000 at risk
disease2024
Diabetes prevalence 19.3 % ages 20–79
20.4 10 2011 2024 ✦ North star Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.
Source, limitations & data A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗
Diabetes prevalence observations for Palau Year % ages 20–79 2024 19.3 2011 11.1
disease2024
Tobacco use 23 % adults 15+
35.3 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star A tobacco-free future
Unified Nations aspirational north star Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.
Source, limitations & data Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗
Tobacco use observations for Palau Year % adults 15+ 2024 23 2023 23.3 2022 23.5 2020 23.9 2015 25.4 2010 27.1 2007 28.2 2005 29 2000 31.2
diseaseDATA GAP
Alcohol consumption — litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Minimize alcohol-related harm
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Alcohol consumption observations for Palau Year litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
diseaseDATA GAP
Child stunting — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero child stunting
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.
Source, limitations & data Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Child stunting observations for Palau Year % children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP
Child wasting — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero child wasting
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.
Source, limitations & data Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Child wasting observations for Palau Year % children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP
Undernourishment — % of population
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero hunger
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.
Source, limitations & data FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Undernourishment observations for Palau Year % of population
care2023
Essential health-service coverage 75 index 0–100
104 65 GOAL 100 2000 2023 ✦ North star Universal access to essential health services
Unified Nations aspirational north star Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.
Source, limitations & data A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗
Essential health-service coverage observations for Palau Year index 0–100 2023 75 2022 74 2021 73 2020 75 2019 75 2018 74 2017 77 2016 76 2015 76 2014 76 2013 75 2012 75 2011 74 2010 72 2009 71 2008 71 2007 71 2006 71 2005 70 2004 70 2003 70 2002 69 2001 69 2000 69
care2024
DTP immunization 97 % children ages 12–23 months
106.6 42.4 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Every child protected by routine vaccination
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.
Source, limitations & data Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗
DTP immunization observations for Palau Year % children ages 12–23 months 2024 97 2023 97 2022 94 2021 95 2020 96 2019 97 2018 95 2017 97 2016 98 2015 90 2014 95 2013 99 2012 89 2011 84 2010 69 2009 49 2008 92 2007 94 2006 98 2005 98 2004 98 2003 99 2002 99 2001 98 2000 96
care2024
Measles immunization 96 % children ages 12–23 months
107.9 31.1 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Every child protected against measles
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.
Source, limitations & data One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗
Measles immunization observations for Palau Year % children ages 12–23 months 2024 96 2023 96 2022 96 2021 93 2020 93 2019 97 2018 90 2017 93 2016 96 2015 95 2014 83 2013 99 2012 91 2011 85 2010 39 2009 75 2008 97 2007 91 2006 98 2005 98 2004 99 2003 99 2002 99 2001 91 2000 83
care2020
Skilled birth attendance 97.2 % of births
100.4 96.8 GOAL 100 2000 2020 ✦ North star Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care
Unified Nations aspirational north star Births attended by skilled health personnel.
Source, limitations & data Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗
Skilled birth attendance observations for Palau Year % of births 2020 97.2 2019 100 2018 100 2017 100 2016 100 2015 100 2014 100 2013 99.1 2012 97.4 2011 100 2010 99.6 2009 99.3 2008 100 2007 100 2006 100 2002 100 2000 100
care2024
Adolescent birth rate 30.2 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
31 25.7 2000 2024 ✦ North star Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.
Source, limitations & data Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗
Adolescent birth rate observations for Palau Year births per 1,000 women ages 15–19 2024 30.2 2023 29.9 2022 30 2021 30 2020 30.2 2019 30.4 2018 30 2017 30.1 2016 29.4 2015 27.1 2014 29.1 2013 29.7 2012 29.5 2011 28.8 2010 27.8 2009 28 2008 27.7 2007 27.8 2006 27.5 2005 27.7 2004 27.7 2003 27.8 2002 27.6 2001 27 2000 26.3
care2023
Current health expenditure 10.9 % of GDP
15.9 6.3 2000 2023 ✦ North star Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.
Source, limitations & data More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗
Current health expenditure observations for Palau Year % of GDP 2023 10.9 2022 14.9 2021 14.6 2020 13.3 2019 12.2 2018 11.2 2017 10.9 2016 10 2015 9.8 2014 10.7 2013 10.9 2012 10.2 2011 9.9 2010 10.9 2009 9.6 2008 8.4 2007 8.8 2006 8.7 2005 8.6 2004 9.1 2003 8.1 2002 7.3 2001 7.8 2000 8.6
care2023
Out-of-pocket health costs 12.1 % of health expenditure
20.6 11.1 2000 2023 ✦ North star No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.
Source, limitations & data Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗
Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Palau Year % of health expenditure 2023 12.1 2022 16.3 2021 16.1 2020 16.1 2019 14.8 2018 16.5 2017 17 2016 17.2 2015 17.3 2014 15.7 2013 16 2012 16.6 2011 18.5 2010 17.7 2009 19.6 2008 19.4 2007 18 2006 17.6 2005 16.6 2004 15.6 2003 18 2002 18.5 2001 16.9 2000 16.2
care2023
Physician availability 1.8 per 1,000 people
3 1.1 2006 2023 ✦ North star Timely access to qualified health professionals
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Number of physicians per 1,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗
Physician availability observations for Palau Year per 1,000 people 2023 1.8 2022 2.5 2021 2.8 2020 1.8 2019 2.2 2018 1.6 2017 1.9 2014 1.4 2010 1.6 2009 1.6 2006 1.3
care2023
Nurses & midwives 6.6 per 1,000 people
9.5 5 2004 2023 ✦ North star Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗
Nurses & midwives observations for Palau Year per 1,000 people 2023 6.6 2022 6.2 2021 9 2020 6.6 2019 6.7 2018 7.3 2017 5.5 2014 6.3 2010 6.5 2009 6 2006 6 2004 6.1
environment2024
Safely managed drinking water 90.8 % of population
104.5 60.9 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Safe drinking water for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.
Source, limitations & data WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗
Safely managed drinking water observations for Palau Year % of population 2024 90.8 2023 90.6 2022 90.4 2021 89.2 2020 87.9 2019 86.7 2018 85.5 2017 84.2 2016 83 2015 81.8 2014 80.6 2013 79.4 2012 78.2 2011 77 2010 75.9 2009 74.7 2008 73.6 2007 72.4 2006 71.3 2005 70.2 2004 69.1 2003 68.1 2002 67.2 2001 66.3 2000 65.4
environmentDATA GAP
Safely managed sanitation — % of population
○ No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.
✦ North star Safe sanitation for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.
Source, limitations & data WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Safely managed sanitation observations for Palau Year % of population
environmentDATA GAP
Handwashing facilities — % of population
○ No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.
✦ North star Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.
Source, limitations & data Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Handwashing facilities observations for Palau Year % of population
environment2023
Fine-particle air pollution 4.9 µg/m³
8.9 3.9 GOAL 5 2000 2023 ✦ North star WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³
WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗ Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Source, limitations & data Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗
Fine-particle air pollution observations for Palau Year µg/m³ 2023 4.9 2022 5.3 2021 5 2020 4.4 2019 5.5 2018 5.5 2017 5.1 2016 5.6 2015 7.9 2014 7 2013 5.8 2012 6.5 2011 5.9 2010 4.8 2009 7.6 2008 6.5 2007 6.2 2006 6.3 2005 5.9 2004 6.9 2003 6.9 2002 8.4 2001 6.8 2000 6.1
environment2023
Clean cooking access 100 % of population
106.3 93.4 GOAL 100 2000 2023 ✦ North star Clean cooking without harmful household smoke
Unified Nations aspirational north star People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.
Source, limitations & data Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗
Clean cooking access observations for Palau Year % of population 2023 100 2022 100 2021 100 2020 100 2019 100 2018 100 2017 100 2016 100 2015 100 2014 100 2013 100 2012 100 2011 100 2010 100 2009 100 2008 100 2007 100 2006 100 2005 100 2004 100 2003 100 2002 100 2001 100 2000 100
environment2024
Electricity access 100 % of population
100.3 97.3 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of people with access to electricity.
Source, limitations & data Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗
Electricity access observations for Palau Year % of population 2024 100 2023 100 2022 100 2021 100 2020 100 2019 100 2018 100 2017 100 2016 100 2015 99.5 2014 99.8 2013 99.2 2012 97.6 2011 98.9 2010 98.8 2009 98.6 2008 98.5 2007 98.4 2006 98.3 2005 98.9 2004 98.1 2003 98.1 2002 98 2001 98 2000 97.9
opportunityDATA GAP
Extreme poverty — % of population
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero extreme poverty
Unified Nations aspirational north star People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.
Source, limitations & data Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Extreme poverty observations for Palau Year % of population
opportunityDATA GAP
Unemployment — % of labor force
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Decent work for everyone who wants it
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.
Source, limitations & data Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Unemployment observations for Palau Year % of labor force
opportunityDATA GAP
Employment-to-population ratio — % ages 15+
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.
Source, limitations & data Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Employment-to-population ratio observations for Palau Year % ages 15+
opportunity2025
Income per person 19,699 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
21.1K 14.8K 2000 2025 ✦ North star Shared prosperity within ecological limits
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.
Source, limitations & data Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗
Income per person observations for Palau Year international dollars, constant 2021 PPP 2025 19,699 2024 18,500 2023 16,487 2022 16,259 2021 16,312 2020 18,509 2019 19,686 2018 19,609 2017 19,693 2016 20,408 2015 20,104 2014 18,575 2013 17,891 2012 18,025 2011 17,355 2010 16,313 2009 16,541 2008 17,355 2007 18,097 2006 17,706 2005 17,465 2004 16,974 2003 16,539 2002 17,033 2001 16,393 2000 15,410
opportunityDATA GAP
Income inequality — Gini index 0–100
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Distribution of income or consumption within a country.
Source, limitations & data Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Income inequality observations for Palau Year Gini index 0–100
opportunity2024
Primary-school completion 100.4 % of relevant age group
118.7 89.1 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Every child completes quality primary education
Unified Nations aspirational north star Completion rate for primary education.
Source, limitations & data Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗
Primary-school completion observations for Palau Year % of relevant age group 2024 100.4 2023 93.8 2022 92.1 2021 103.3 2014 98.3 2013 115.6 2004 105 2000 104.3
opportunity2020
Adult literacy 99.8 % adults 15+
100.4 96.1 GOAL 100 2013 2020 ✦ North star Literacy for every adult
Unified Nations aspirational north star Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.
Source, limitations & data Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗
Adult literacy observations for Palau Year % adults 15+ 2020 99.8 2015 96.6 2013 99.5
opportunity2024
Internet use 83.9 % of population
110.4 9.9 GOAL 100 2002 2024 ✦ North star Meaningful digital access for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using the internet.
Source, limitations & data Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗
Internet use observations for Palau Year % of population 2024 83.9 2023 82.9 2022 82.6 2004 27 2003 21.6 2002 20.2
opportunityDATA GAP
Birth registration — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Every child counted and legally recognized
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.
Source, limitations & data Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Birth registration observations for Palau Year % children under 5
No indicators match this filter.
