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Cook Islands
19,230
Population nowvs
Palau
19,816
Population nowAs of 2026, Cook Islands has a population of about 19,230 while Palau has about 19,816 — a difference of 586 people. Palau is growing faster (1.25% per year).
| Cook Islands | Metric | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | Growth rate / yr | 1.25% |
| 18.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 19.0 |
| 6.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 81.5 | Density / km² | 43.2 |
| 51.2% | Male % | 50.5% |
| 98.0% | Literacy % | 92.0% |
| 25.0% | Smoking % | 28.0% |
| 71.1 | Life expectancy | 68.6 |