Palestine Population
Middle East & North Africa · 122nd most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
5,547,980
The population of Palestine is about 5,547,980 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.5 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Palestine is ranked 122nd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.90% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 8.1 million. Population density is 916 people per square kilometre. 87% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.5 million
Yearly change
+1.90%
World rank
122nd
Share of world
0.07%
Density
916/km²
Land area
6,025 km²
Life expectancy
69.2 yrs
Births per woman
3.25
GDP per capita
$3,171
GDP
$17.2B
Population of Palestine, 1960–2050
Palestine population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,978,248 | — | 328 |
| 2000 | 2,922,153 | +2.59% | 485 |
| 2010 | 3,786,161 | +2.63% | 628 |
| 2020 | 4,803,269 | +2.52% | 797 |
| 2024 | 5,289,152 | +2.39% | 878 |
| 2026proj. | 5,516,465 | +1.90% | 916 |
| 2030proj. | 5,926,207 | +1.79% | 984 |
| 2040proj. | 7,044,719 | +1.68% | 1,169 |
| 2050proj. | 8,147,779 | +1.30% | 1,352 |
Palestine vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 32.2 times as many people as Palestine. Bangladesh is 1.5 times more densely populated.
Palestine population: questions and answers
What is the population of Palestine in 2026?
About 5,516,465 (5.5 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Palestine's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.90% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Palestine?
About 916 people per km², with a land area of 6,025 km².
What will the population of Palestine be in 2050?
About 8.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Palestine?
East Jerusalem and Ramallah.
What is the life expectancy in Palestine?
69.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.