Population of Palestinian Territory

As of July 2026, the population of Palestinian Territory is 5.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 108 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.85%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.8 years in 2016 to 20.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.4 years and population density is 945.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Palestinian Territory peaked in 1987, reaching around 6.64% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.9% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 125.41 thousand in 2022 to nearly 108.01 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Palestinian Territory, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.8 years in 2006 to 77.4 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Palestinian Territory

The cities of Palestinian Territory are mostly small, but 7 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is East Jerusalem, West Bank, with approximately 428.3 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Gaza, Gaza Strip with 410 thousand and Khān Yūnis, Gaza Strip with 173.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Palestinian Territory: