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Palestinian Territories Population

Palestinian Territories' population rose to 5.29 million in 2024, up from 5.17 million in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 2.4% (123,377) from the previous year. Palestinian Territories has population lower than the global median (5.29 million vs median 6.75 million). Compared with the median in Asia, Palestinian Territories is lower (5.29 million vs regional median 14.60 million) and ranks 36th out of 48 countries in Asia.

Palestinian Territories' life expectancy fell to 65.17 years in 2023, down from 76.66 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in Million)
Year Population (Million)
2024 5.29
2023 5.17
2022 5.04
2021 4.92
2020 4.8
2019 4.69
2018 4.57
2017 4.45
2016 4.37
2015 4.27
2014 4.17
2013 4.08
2012 3.98
2011 3.88
2010 3.79
2009 3.69
2008 3.59
2007 3.49
2006 3.41
2005 3.32
2004 3.24
2003 3.15
2002 3.08
2001 3
2000 2.92
1999 2.85
1998 2.78
1997 2.71
1996 2.59
1995 2.47
1994 2.37
1993 2.26
1992 2.16
1991 2.07
1990 1.98
Palestinian Territories Population : Definition
Population measures the total number of people living in Palestinian Territories.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 98% 98% 2022
Gini Index 36.4 points 33.7 points 2023
Happiness Index 4.78 points 4.88 points 2024
Homicide Rate 0.88 0.96 2021
Poverty Rate 2.1% 1.4% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 92.08% 91.76% 2023