Health Statistics
Information on births,deaths, hospital utilization, public health services and injuries has been provided by the Bureau of Public Health. These statistics highlight the range of health services available in Palau and the utilization of these services.
Health Statistics
| Year | Popn Estimates | Registered Live Birth | CBR | Deaths | CDR | Infant death |
| 1997 | 18,061 | 330 | 18.3 | 121 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 18,494 | 280 | 15.1 | 125 | 6.8 | 3 |
| 1999 | 18,882 | 250 | 13.2 | 131 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 2000 | 19,129 | 278 | 14.5 | 125 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 2001 | 19,626 | 300 | 15.3 | 138 | 7.0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 19,976 | 259 | 13.0 | 134 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 2003 | 20,304 | 312 | 15.4 | 136 | 6.7 | 2 |
| 2004 | 20,610 | 259 | 12.6 | 142 | 6.9 | 7 |
| 2005 | 19,907 | 279 | 13.4 | 134 | 6.4 | 6 |
| 2006 | 21,669 | 259 | 12 | 144 | 6.6 | 2 |
Source:Office of Planning and Statistics
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