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Palestinian Territories Unemployment Rate

The Palestinian Territories unemployment rate fell to 28.6% in Q2 2025 from 30.2% in Q1 2025. This is the lowest rate since Q3 2023. The decrease occurred because employment in the West Bank increased by 4% in Q2, driven by construction and services. Employment of Palestinians in Israel also rose slightly to 40,000 workers. The West Bank labor force participation rate also increased. Palestinian Territories' record low unemployment rate was 23% in Q4 2022 and record high was 35.2% in Q1 2024.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 28.6%
Q1 2025 30.2%
Q4 2024 28.8%
Q3 2024 30.7%
Q2 2024 31.1%
Q1 2024 35.2%
Q3 2023 24.1%
Q2 2023 24.7%
Q1 2023 25.2%
Q4 2022 23%
Q3 2022 25%
Q2 2022 24%
Q1 2022 25%
Q4 2021 24%
Q3 2021 27%
Q2 2021 26.4%
Q1 2021 27.8%
Q4 2020 23.4%
Q3 2020 28.5%
Q2 2020 26.5%
Q1 2020 25.5%
Q4 2019 24%
Q3 2019 24.6%
Q2 2019 26%
Q1 2019 26.8%
Q4 2018 24.2%
Q3 2018 26.9%
Q2 2018 27.4%
Q1 2018 24.7%
Q4 2017 24.5%
Q3 2017 26.7%
Q2 2017 29%
Q1 2017 27%
Q4 2016 25.7%
Q3 2016 28.4%
Q2 2016 26.9%
Q1 2016 26.6%
Q4 2015 25.8%
Q3 2015 27.4%
Palestinian Territories Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Palestinian Territories unemployment rate shows the percentage of the total labor force, defined as employed plus unemployed individuals actively seeking work, that is currently jobless. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics calculates this key labor market indicator.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 24.42% 26.39% 2022
Female Labor Force Rate 18.93% 17.55% 2022