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West Bank and Gaza· by the numbers

5,492,426
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 ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 1517 on Earth

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.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

West Bank and Gaza Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#123 of 217
5,413,596
Area
5,970 km²
898.5 km² land area
GDP#136 of 186
$17.2B
GDP / capita
$3,171
2025
#136 economy overall
Price level#65 of 200
59 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.07%
1 in 1,517 people on Earth lives in West Bank and Gaza

West Bank and Gaza in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population5,413,596 people
#123 / 217
GDP$17.2B
#136 / 186
Average income$3,250 GNI per person
#132 / 182
Life expectancy69.2 years
#160 / 217
Average height175 cm (male)
#74 / 200
Median age19.8 years, half older
#182 / 220
Cleanest air22.39 µg/m³ PM2.5
#131 / 200
Safest countries0.6 homicides / 100k
#20 / 196
Most dangerous0.6 homicides / 100k
#180 / 196
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDanger
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

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.

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.

West Bank and Gaza Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
898.5 people / km²
6,025 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
19.8 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
Aged 65+2025
3.9 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 2,686,107Female — 2,727,489
0-4 · Male: 352,5370-4 · Female: 337,1320-45-9 · Male: 355,4925-9 · Female: 339,2525-910-14 · Male: 329,93410-14 · Female: 320,67110-1415-19 · Male: 281,27415-19 · Female: 282,56915-1920-24 · Male: 237,02220-24 · Female: 243,88820-2425-29 · Male: 213,75425-29 · Female: 221,18425-2930-34 · Male: 207,40830-34 · Female: 210,53530-3435-39 · Male: 173,95335-39 · Female: 176,13435-3940-44 · Male: 134,09640-44 · Female: 140,00140-4445-49 · Male: 103,72145-49 · Female: 112,56545-4950-54 · Male: 82,61950-54 · Female: 91,03550-5455-59 · Male: 68,24055-59 · Female: 75,11355-5960-64 · Male: 54,48660-64 · Female: 60,46760-6465-69 · Male: 39,28765-69 · Female: 45,28365-6970-74 · Male: 26,21170-74 · Female: 32,13670-7475-79 · Male: 15,78675-79 · Female: 20,77075-7980+ · Male: 10,28780+ · Female: 18,75480+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
East Jerusalem
428,304
2
Gaza
410,000
3
Khān Yūnis
173,183
4
Jabālyā
168,568
5
Hebron
160,470
6
Nablus
130,326
7
Rafaḩ
126,305
8
Dayr al Balaḩ
59,504
9
Bayt Lāhyā
56,919
10
Battir
56,746
11
Ţūlkarm
44,169
12
Ramallah
43,880

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
Shares a border with
JordanIsraelEgypt

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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.

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