West Bank and Gaza: Population, total
In , West Bank and Gaza's Population, total was 5.29 million.
That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #122 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.29M
- Trough
- 3.32M
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +12.9%
- +2.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.7%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 5.289M | |
| 5.166M | |
| 5.044M | |
| 4.923M | |
| 4.803M | |
| 4.685M | |
| 4.569M | |
| 4.455M | |
| 4.367M | |
| 4.270M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was West Bank and Gaza's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Population, total was 5.29 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is West Bank and Gaza's Population, total rising or falling?
- West Bank and Gaza's Population, total rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #122 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does West Bank and Gaza's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.