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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

Headlines (8)

Times of IndiaAug 9

In 2024, Palau removed invasive rats from Ulong Island; one year later, fish biomass rose 183% and leaf nitrogen increased about 80% at one reef site

The Manila TimesAug 8

Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meet -Pacific Officials

Australian Financial ReviewAug 7

Why Palau is the world’s best place for sea kayaking

DevdiscourseAug 5

Winston Peters to Attend Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting

UkrinformJul 25

Russian attack on cargo ship in Odesa region leaves two sailors missing

Hindustan TimesJul 21

Father of seafarer killed in US strike near Hormuz meets Himachal CM, urges to raise issue with Centre

IndiatimesJul 14

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 2 recap: Iori faces passport chaos as hilarious train drinking battle steals the show before Palau trip

borgenproject_orgAug 9