COUNTRY PROFILEWest Bank and Gaza
West Bank and Gaza's population is 5,413,596 (2025) — the 123rd-largest in the world and the 37th-largest in Asia, growing by about 124,444 people a year.
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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing5,413,596 (World Bank, 2025) + +124,444/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
West Bank and Gaza Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
5,413,596
World rank
#123
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
898.5 / km²
6,025 km² land area
GDP / capita
$3,171
#136 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1517 people on Earth lives in West Bank and Gaza
West Bank and Gaza's Population Growth
Yes — West Bank and Gaza's population rose by 124,444 people (+2.35%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.3 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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West Bank and Gaza Demographics
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Population density2025
898.5 people / km²
6,025 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
21.1 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
69.2 years
M 65.2 · F 74.3
Average height2019
175.0 cm (male)
female 161.3 cm
Homicide rate2022
0.6 per 100,000
#20 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
22.4 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
87.4 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.3 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−23,156 people
negative in latest year
West Bank and Gaza in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population5,413,596 people
#123 / 217
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GDP$17.2B
#136 / 186
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Life expectancy69.2 years
#160 / 217
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Average height175 cm (male)
#74 / 200
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Cleanest air22.39 µg/m³ PM2.5
#131 / 200
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Safest countries0.6 homicides / 100k
#20 / 196
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Most dangerous0.6 homicides / 100k
#180 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1990 to 2025
36 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1990–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 2,686,107Female — 2,727,489
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is West Bank and Gaza Located?
- Capital
- East Jerusalem
- Currency
- Shekel (ILS)
- Language(s)
- Arabic
- Region
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Continent
- 48 countries in Asia →
- Land area
- 6,025 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 5,970 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Jordan
Israel
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Frequently asked
What is the population of West Bank and Gaza?
West Bank and Gaza's population is 5,413,596 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #123 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in West Bank and Gaza?
5,413,596 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is West Bank and Gaza's population density?
898.5 people per km², based on a land area of 6,025 km².
What is West Bank and Gaza ranked in population worldwide?
#123 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in West Bank and Gaza?
69.2 years on average (2024) — 65.2 for men, 74.3 for women.
What is West Bank and Gaza's GDP?
$17.2B, ranking #136 of 186 economies we track — $3,171 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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