Total population in West Bank and Gaza
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in West Bank and Gaza was 5,589,623 people, up from 5,495,443 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare West Bank and Gaza with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
West Bank and Gaza
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 589 623 |
| 2024 | 5 495 443 |
| 2023 | 5 409 202 |
| 2022 | 5 305 270 |
| 2021 | 5 185 336 |
| 2020 | 5 069 692 |
| 2019 | 4 957 768 |
| 2018 | 4 850 592 |
| 2017 | 4 742 742 |
| 2016 | 4 632 739 |
| 2015 | 4 521 565 |
| 2014 | 4 415 882 |
| 2013 | 4 315 260 |
| 2012 | 4 215 313 |
| 2011 | 4 115 908 |
| 2010 | 4 016 916 |
| 2009 | 3 921 246 |
| 2008 | 3 829 040 |
| 2007 | 3 736 691 |
| 2006 | 3 645 096 |
| 2005 | 3 557 401 |
| 2004 | 3 475 177 |
| 2003 | 3 398 070 |
| 2002 | 3 322 364 |
| 2001 | 3 242 285 |
| 2000 | 3 151 792 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.