West Bank and Gaza Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
West Bank and Gaza's birth rate was 25.7 in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's birth rate stood at 25.7 in 2025, a decline of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.7 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 45th globally.
The birth rate in the West Bank and Gaza has fallen dramatically over the 35‑year span from 45.22 in 1990 to 25.65 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 45 globally in the most recent year. This decline represents an all‑time trough, erasing the peak recorded at the start of the series and cutting the rate by almost 20 births per 1,000 population. The pace of reduction mirrors patterns observed in peer economies such as Ghana, which posted a comparable 2025 figure of 25.45, suggesting that socioeconomic transitions, increased female education, and expanded access to family‑planning services are influencing fertility across disparate regions. While the West Bank and Gaza’s birth rate now aligns with the lower end of the global distribution, further declines are plausible if urbanization and labor‑market integration continue, though any reversal could arise from shifts in cultural norms or policy incentives that encourage larger families.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 25.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 25.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.7 | −1.4 | #45 |
| 2023 | 27.1 | −0.5 | #174 |
| 2022 | 27.6 | −0.7 | #175 |
| 2021 | 28.2 | −0.7 | #175 |
| 2020 | 28.9 | −0.8 | #178 |
| 2019 | 29.7 | −0.8 | #179 |
| 2018 | 30.5 | −0.9 | #178 |
| 2017 | 31.4 | −0.8 | #179 |
| 2016 | 32.3 | −0.6 | #180 |
| 2015 | 32.9 | +0.1 | #180 |
| 2014 | 32.8 | −0.1 | #177 |
| 2013 | 32.9 | −0.5 | #177 |
| 2012 | 33.4 | −0.7 | #177 |
| 2011 | 34.1 | −0.5 | #177 |
| 2010 | 34.5 | +0.5 | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's birth rate was 25.7 in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's birth rate peaked at 45.2 in 1990.
The lowest birth rate in West Bank and Gaza was 25.7 in 2025.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 45th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's birth rate is projected to reach 25.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 25.7. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {West Bank and Gaza Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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