Imports of goods and services in Palau
Palau: Imports of goods and services was 235.06 million current US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Palau, 2005–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Palau is 235.06 million current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Palau peaked at 235.06 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 132.90 million current US$, in 2009.
That places Palau 191st out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.04 million current US$ | 132.90 million current US$ | 160.95 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 199.84 million current US$ | 141.44 million current US$ | 223.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 211.66 million current US$ | 172.22 million current US$ | 235.06 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 188 Kiribati 334.90 million current US$ compare
- 189 Sao Tome and Principe 326.82 million current US$ compare
- 190 Marshall Islands 246.00 million current US$ compare
- 192 Nauru 182.51 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Palau
- Exports of goods and services 92.19 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 475.51 million current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 475.51 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 361.81 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Services, value added 234.96 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 147.9% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 105.13 million current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 105.13 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 115.22 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 115.22 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Palau?
- Imports of goods and services in Palau was 235.06 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 235.06 million current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.90 million current US$ in 2009.
- How does Palau rank for imports of goods and services?
- Palau ranks 191st out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.