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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Micronesia’s population is 540% larger than that of Palau, a difference of 95,465.
Micronesia’s surface area is 52% larger than that of Palau, a difference of 240 km².
Micronesia’s population density is 320% higher than that of Palau, a difference of 123 /km².
Micronesia’s nominal GDP is 70% larger than that of Palau, a difference of $194.7 million.
Palau’s GDP per capita is 275% higher than that of Micronesia, a difference of $11,445.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Palikir
Melekeok
113,160
17,695
700 km²
460 km²
162 /km²
38.5 /km²
$471.4 million · 2024
$276.7 million · 2023
$4,166 · 2024
$15,611 · 2023
Oceania
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia
United States dollar · USD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Micronesian
Palauan
+691
+680
.fm
.pw
FM / FSM
PW / PLW
Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more)
Pacific/Palau
Micronesia
Palau
| Measure | Micronesia | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Palikir | Melekeok |
| Population | 113,160 | 17,695 |
| Surface area | 700 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 162 /km² | 38.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $471.4 million · 2024 | $276.7 million · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $4,166 · 2024 | $15,611 · 2023 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Micronesian | Palauan |
| Phone code | +691 | +680 |
| Internet domain | .fm | .pw |
| ISO codes | FM / FSM | PW / PLW |
| Time zone | Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae (+1 more) | Pacific/Palau |
| Native name | Micronesia | Palau |
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Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.
Full Micronesia 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 Micronesia is Palikir.
Micronesia has a recorded population of approximately 113,160 people.
Micronesia covers an area of about 700 km².
Micronesia has a population density of roughly 162 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Micronesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $471.4 million as of 2024.
Micronesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,166.
Micronesia uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Micronesia is located in Oceania.
People from Micronesia are referred to as Micronesian.
The international dialing code for Micronesia is +691.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Micronesia is .fm.
Micronesia spans 3 time zones including Pacific/Chuuk, Pacific/Kosrae, Pacific/Pohnpei.
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 600 islands.
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.