West Bank and Gaza
Country statistics · 1990–present
West Bank and Gaza at a Glance
West Bank and Gaza is home to 5.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. Life expectancy at birth stands at 69.2 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 5.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 26.5 and a death rate of 5.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 20.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 109,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 69.2 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $346 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.9% (2024), reflecting high literacy rates. 86.6% of the population use the internet (2023), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 80.6% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.