Digital Adoption in Palau
84% internet use · EGDI rank 137 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Palau, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Palau is reported at 84% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Palau | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 84% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Palau | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
Palau ranked 137 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.5072 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Palau |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.5072 |
| Global rank | 137 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Palau vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Palau, Pacific island small states and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Palau | Pacific island small states | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 84% (2024) | 61% (2024) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 84% in 2024, compared with the latest Pacific island small states headline of 61%.
- A comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership value is unavailable, so no percentage is estimated.
- Palau ranked 137th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Palau use the internet?
84% in 2024.
What is Palau's UN E-Government ranking?
Palau ranked 137 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5072.
How developed is digital government in Palau?
Palau ranked 137 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5072.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Palau?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators, with missing observations left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, group and rank where the economy is included in the 193-member-state ranking.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.