What is the population of State of Palestine in 2026?
State of Palestine has a population of 5,413,596 people (2025 estimate), which is 124th in the world and about 0.07% of the global total.
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State of Palestine
Population 2025
5,413,596
#124
in the world
0.07%
of world population
+2.33%
annual growth
About State of Palestine
With a population of 5,413,596, the State of Palestine ranks 124th globally and spans 6,025 km² across Asia. The territory maintains one of the world's highest population densities at 857 people per km², with 87% of residents living in urban areas. A young median age of 20.1 years and fertility rate of 3.3 births per woman support an annual growth rate of 2.3%, indicating a youthful demographic structure.
Life expectancy stands at 69.2 years, while GDP per capita is $3,171. The semi-presidential system was established in 1988. Ramallah serves as the capital. Arabic is the primary language, and the territory borders Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. Multiple currencies circulate: the Egyptian pound, Israeli new shekel, and Jordanian dinar.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Ramallah
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- PS · PSE
- Demonym
- Palestinian
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP E£), Israeli new shekel (ILS ₪), Jordanian dinar (JOD JD)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic, Semi-presidential system, Unitary state
- State inception
- 1988
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +970
- Internet TLD
- .ps, فلسطين.
- Land neighbours
- 3
Languages
- Arabic
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for State of Palestine: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for State of Palestine.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 38.0%
- Age 15–64
- 58.1%
- Age 65+
- 3.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 15 |
| 95-99 | 46 | 208 |
| 90-94 | 512 | 1,442 |
| 85-89 | 2,722 | 5,410 |
| 80-84 | 7,885 | 12,003 |
| 75-79 | 16,556 | 20,434 |
| 70-74 | 26,874 | 32,231 |
| 65-69 | 39,684 | 44,877 |
| 60-64 | 54,847 | 60,114 |
| 55-59 | 69,238 | 75,354 |
| 50-54 | 82,987 | 90,944 |
| 45-49 | 103,054 | 112,054 |
| 40-44 | 132,184 | 138,947 |
| 35-39 | 171,965 | 174,613 |
| 30-34 | 211,488 | 213,796 |
| 25-29 | 221,344 | 228,175 |
| 20-24 | 240,138 | 247,514 |
| 15-19 | 281,071 | 283,858 |
| 10-14 | 332,968 | 325,534 |
| 5-9 | 366,370 | 350,058 |
| 0-4 | 366,244 | 349,684 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 944,624 |
| 1960 | 1,073,081 |
| 1970 | 1,116,280 |
| 1980 | 1,469,059 |
| 1990 | 2,139,067 |
| 2000 | 3,151,793 |
| 2010 | 4,016,916 |
| 2020 | 5,069,692 |
| 2030 | 6,122,314 |
| 2040 | 7,291,826 |
| 2050 | 8,451,891 |
| 2060 | 9,433,003 |
| 2070 | 10,284,819 |
| 2080 | 10,918,983 |
| 2090 | 11,292,864 |
| 2100 | 11,482,186 |
How State of Palestine Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- State of Palestine5.41M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| State of Palestine | 5.41M |
Largest Cities in State of Palestine
All cities →43 cities of 15,000 or more in our roster.
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaza | Gaza Strip | 410,000 |
| 2 | Khān Yūnis | Gaza Strip | 173,183 |
| 3 | Jabālyā | Gaza Strip | 168,568 |
| 4 | Hebron | West Bank | 160,470 |
| 5 | Nablus | West Bank | 130,326 |
| 6 | Rafaḩ | Gaza Strip | 126,305 |
| 7 | Dayr al Balaḩ | Gaza Strip | 59,504 |
| 8 | Bayt Lāhyā | Gaza Strip | 56,919 |
Highest Peaks in State of Palestine
All peaks →25 notable summits in our mountain dataset. Subsidiary summits — named high points on a larger mountain — are omitted, so ranks may skip.
| # | Peak | Range | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Nabi Yunis | — | 1,030 m |
| 2 | Ra’s Ţūrah | — | 1,007 m |
| 3 | Jabal Jālis | — | 984 m |
| 4 | Jabal ‘Aybāl | — | 940 m |
| 5 | Jabal aţ Ţūr | — | 881 m |
| 6 | Jabal ar Rukbah | — | 857 m |
| 7 | Mount of Olives | — | 818 m |
| 8 | Jabal Ţarūjah | — | 796 m |
Countries Bordering State of Palestine
3 land borders.
State of Palestine Population FAQ
Is the population of State of Palestine growing or shrinking?
State of Palestine's population is growing at +2.33% per year, a change of roughly 125,920 people annually.
What is the capital of State of Palestine?
The capital of State of Palestine is Ramallah.
How densely populated is State of Palestine?
State of Palestine has 857/km² across 6,025 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in State of Palestine?
Life expectancy at birth in State of Palestine is 69.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in State of Palestine?
The median age in State of Palestine is 20.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is State of Palestine in?
State of Palestine is in Asia.