West Bank and Gaza: Urban population (% of total population)
In , West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) was 87.12.
That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #43 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 87.12
- Trough
- 80.52
- 1-year change
- +0.3%
- 5-year change
- +1.5%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +2.4%
- +0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Urban population (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 87.1196 | |
| 86.8577 | |
| 86.5961 | |
| 86.3350 | |
| 86.0741 | |
| 85.8136 | |
| 85.5351 | |
| 85.3782 | |
| 85.3377 | |
| 85.2182 |
About Urban population (% of total population)
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) was 87.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?
- West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #43 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
- How does West Bank and Gaza's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so West Bank and Gaza is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.
- What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
- Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.