Palau Ranking
Palau scores 6.32/100, ranked #192 of 195 countries. Nine-component breakdown of the national-power model (National Power methodology): absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, trajectory.
POWER 6.32/100 #192 / 195
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Stronger than 2% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #190 | Micronesia | 7.7/100 |
| #191 | Marshall Islands | 6.7/100 |
| #192 | Palau (you) | 6.3/100 |
| #193 | Nauru | 4.8/100 |
| #194 | Tuvalu | 4.0/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 26.8 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 58.1 |
| Resilience | 53.1 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 60.3 |
| Trajectory | 47.8 |
Model vintage: National Power methodology, latest published calculation of 2026-10-03. Indicator years are source-reported dates — a disclosed-vintage snapshot, not point-in-time data. A dash means no data: the model applies no adjustment rather than a zero.
Full analysis: why Palau ranks #192
Why Palau ranks #192
Palau scores 6.3 out of 100 and ranks #192 among 195 countries, between Marshall Islands above and Nauru below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Institutional position at 60.3: inflation tamed at 2.2%
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0: a current-account deficit of $0 billion (48.0% of GDP) — living beyond its means; few natural resources to fall back on
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. Jul–Sep 2026 came and went without leaving a mark on the country's trajectory. Continuity, not change, is the story. The Trajectory component itself scores 47.8. On the military board the country stands at 29.9, ranked #148. Head of government: Surangel Whipps Jr. (President).
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Palau ranks #192 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 6.32/100. Its strongest component is Institutional position at 60.3, while Reach is weakest at 8.0. The Bureau's nine-component model covers absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, and trajectory.
Where does Palau rank?
Palau ranks #192 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 6.32/100.
What is Palau's military power score?
Palau's military power score is 29.89/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.