Palau
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
85.2% GDP
2019
Govt expenditure
59% GDP
2020
Budget deficit
9.5% GDP
2020
Price level
Palau is 15.3% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
84.7(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 2008
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23.5 | — |
| 2009 | 24.7 | +1.2 |
| 2010 | 33 | +8.3 |
| 2011 | 26 | -7.1 |
| 2012 | 27 | +1 |
| 2013 | 22.7 | -4.3 |
| 2014 | 21.5 | -1.2 |
| 2015 | 62.8 | +41.3 |
| 2016 | 66.8 | +4 |
| 2017 | 78.6 | +11.8 |
| 2018 | 83.8 | +5.1 |
| 2019 | 85.2 | +1.4 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |