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Palau

Palau · PLW · Oceania

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Palau is an island nation in Micronesia, operating under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. Its economy is heavily reliant on tourism, particularly diving, and financial assistance from the US, with subsistence agriculture and fishing also playing roles.

Leadership

Surangel Whipps Jr.

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential republic in free association with the US

J. Uduch Sengebau Senior

Gustav Aitaro

Kaleb Udui Jr.

Economy

GDP

$0.3B

GDP per Capita

$16.0K

GDP Growth

+5.0%

Inflation

3.0%

Unemployment

1.5%

TourismFishingSubsistence agricultureGovernment services (US aid)

Trade

Key Exports

FishCopraGarments (limited)

Key Imports

Machinery and equipmentFoodstuffsFuelManufactured goods

Top Partners

United StatesJapanGuamSingaporeChina

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