Population · Asia · 2025 data
Palestine Population
Palestine had a population of 5.41 million in 2025, ranking #123 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world). The population grew by 26.8% over the past ten years.
5.41 million
Population (2025) · #123
+2.33%
Annual growth
878
People per km²
87%
Live in cities
Population of Palestine, 1990–2025
2.01990
2.51995
2.92000
3.32005
3.82010
4.32015
4.82020
5.42025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,413,596 | +2.35% |
| 2024 | 5,289,152 | +2.39% |
| 2023 | 5,165,775 | +2.42% |
| 2022 | 5,043,612 | +2.46% |
| 2021 | 4,922,749 | +2.49% |
| 2020 | 4,803,269 | +2.52% |
| 2019 | 4,685,306 | +2.54% |
| 2018 | 4,569,087 | +2.57% |
| 2017 | 4,454,805 | +2.01% |
| 2016 | 4,367,088 | +2.27% |
| 2015 | 4,270,092 | +2.32% |
| 2014 | 4,173,398 | +2.37% |
| 2013 | 4,076,708 | +2.43% |
| 2012 | 3,979,998 | +2.50% |
| 2011 | 3,882,986 | +2.56% |
| 2010 | 3,786,161 | +2.63% |
| 2009 | 3,689,099 | +2.70% |
| 2008 | 3,591,977 | +2.79% |
| 2007 | 3,494,496 | +2.59% |
| 2006 | 3,406,334 | +2.59% |
| 2005 | 3,320,396 | +2.59% |
| 2004 | 3,236,626 | +2.59% |
| 2003 | 3,154,969 | +2.59% |
| 2002 | 3,075,373 | +2.59% |
| 2001 | 2,997,784 | +2.59% |
| 2000 | 2,922,153 | +2.59% |
| 1999 | 2,848,431 | +2.59% |
| 1998 | 2,776,568 | +2.59% |
| 1997 | 2,706,518 | +4.58% |
| 1996 | 2,587,997 | +4.58% |
| 1995 | 2,474,666 | +4.58% |
| 1994 | 2,366,298 | +4.58% |
| 1993 | 2,262,676 | +4.58% |
| 1992 | 2,163,591 | +4.58% |
| 1991 | 2,068,845 | +4.58% |
| 1990 | 1,978,248 | — |
Demographics of Palestine
69.2
Life expectancy (years)
3.25
Births per woman (above replacement)
3.9%
Aged 65 and over
19.9 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Palestinian Arab
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew (spoken by many Palestinians), English (widely understood)
Religions
Muslim 98.0 - 99.0% (predominantly Sunni), Christian <1.0%, other, unaffiliated, unspecified <1.0% (2012 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 77.6% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Palestine
What is the population of Palestine?
Palestine had a population of 5.41 million in 2025, ranking #123 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world).
Is the population of Palestine growing?
Yes. The population grew by 26.8% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 2.33%.
How has the population of Palestine changed since 1990?
It has grown 2.7-fold, from 1.98 million in 1990 to 5.41 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Palestine?
About 878 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Palestine?
Gaza — about 778,000 people in its urban area.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).