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West Bank and Gaza: Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)

In , West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) was 0.21.

That's up 8.4% from 2000, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was 7.30 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #167 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.POP.EL5M.ZS) • Data as of 2015

Trend (1990–2015)

West Bank and Gaza Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.21
Trough
0.18

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)
0.2052
0.1893
0.1825

About Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)

Population below 5m is the percentage of the total population living in areas where the elevation is 5 meters or less.

Indicator code: EN.POP.EL5M.ZSCategory: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) in 2015?
In 2015, West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) was 0.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) rising or falling?
West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) rose 8.4% from 2000 to 2015.
How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)?
In 2015, West Bank and Gaza ranked #167 out of 215 countries reporting Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population).
How does West Bank and Gaza's Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) in 2015 was 7.30, so West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
What is Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population below 5m is the percentage of the total population living in areas where the elevation is 5 meters or less.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.POP.EL5M.ZS), CC BY 4.0.