A side-by-side look at Palau and Papua New Guinea. Fertility is 1.88 births per woman in Palau (2024) versus 3.07 in Papua New Guinea (2024). Population stands at 17.7K (2025) and 10.8M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $19.7K versus $4.5K.
| Indicator | Palau | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.88#113 | 3.07#55 |
| Population | 17.7K | 10.8M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $19.7K | $4.5K |
Topic pages: Palau fertility · Papua New Guinea fertility · Palau population · Papua New Guinea population
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birthrate.io, "Palau vs Papua New Guinea". https://www.birthrate.io/compare/palau/papua-new-guinea (accessed 7 September 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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