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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Marshall Islands’ population is 112% larger than that of Palau, a difference of 19,853.
Palau’s surface area is 156% larger than that of the Marshall Islands, a difference of 280 km².
The Marshall Islands’ population density is 442% higher than that of Palau, a difference of 170 /km².
The Marshall Islands’ nominal GDP is 4.8% larger than that of Palau, a difference of $13.4 million.
Palau’s GDP per capita is 102% higher than that of the Marshall Islands, a difference of $7,884.
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Majuro
Melekeok
37,548
17,695
180 km²
460 km²
209 /km²
38.5 /km²
$290.1 million · 2024
$276.7 million · 2023
$7,726 · 2024
$15,611 · 2023
Oceania
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia
United States dollar · USD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Marshallese
Palauan
+692
+680
.mh
.pw
MH / MHL
PW / PLW
Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro
Pacific/Palau
M̧ajeļ
Palau
| Measure | Marshall Islands | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Majuro | Melekeok |
| Population | 37,548 | 17,695 |
| Surface area | 180 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 209 /km² | 38.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $290.1 million · 2024 | $276.7 million · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $7,726 · 2024 | $15,611 · 2023 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Marshallese | Palauan |
| Phone code | +692 | +680 |
| Internet domain | .mh | .pw |
| ISO codes | MH / MHL | PW / PLW |
| Time zone | Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro | Pacific/Palau |
| Native name | M̧ajeļ | Palau |
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The Marshall Islands is a sovereign island country located near the equator in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands with a total land area of about 181 square kilometres (69 square miles).
Full Marshall Islands profile →Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of about 343 islands, forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. Known for its pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity, Palau is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.
Full Palau profile →The capital of Marshall Islands is Majuro.
Marshall Islands has a recorded population of approximately 37,548 people.
Marshall Islands covers an area of about 180 km².
Marshall Islands has a population density of roughly 209 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Marshall Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $290.1 million as of 2024.
Marshall Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,726.
Marshall Islands uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Marshall Islands is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
The native name of Marshall Islands is M̧ajeļ.
People from Marshall Islands are referred to as Marshallese.
The international dialing code for Marshall Islands is +692.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Marshall Islands is .mh.
Marshall Islands spans 2 time zones including Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Majuro.
The Marshall Islands is a sovereign island country located near the equator in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands with a total land area of about 181 square kilometres (69 square miles).
The capital of Palau is Melekeok.
Palau has a recorded population of approximately 17,695 people.
Palau covers an area of about 460 km².
Palau has a population density of roughly 38.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Palau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $276.7 million as of 2023.
Palau has a GDP per capita of approximately $15,611.
Palau uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Palau is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
People from Palau are referred to as Palauan.
The international dialing code for Palau is +680.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Palau is .pw.
Palau uses the Pacific/Palau time zone.
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of about 343 islands, forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. Known for its pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity, Palau is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.