West Bank and Gaza Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
West Bank and Gaza's population growth was 2.33% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's population growth stood at 2.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 36th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s population growth rate has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 4.48 % in 1991 to a trough of 1.99 % in 2017, before rising again to 2.33 % in 2025, ranking 36th globally. The decline over the 1990s and 2000s reflects high fertility combined with substantial out‑migration, while the recent rebound coincides with improved health services and a modest rise in birth rates. Compared with peers of similar rank, the territory’s 2025 growth is close to Gibraltar’s 2.36 % and Central African Republic’s 2.37 %, suggesting that despite political and economic constraints its demographic momentum remains comparable to other small or developing economies. The 35‑year coverage shows a clear long‑term deceleration, yet the upward swing after 2017 hints at a possible stabilization. Continued investment in education and family planning, however, will be crucial to determine whether the growth trajectory sustains its modest rise or resumes a downward path.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.33% | −0.03pp | #36 |
| 2024 | 2.36% | −0.03pp | #184 |
| 2023 | 2.39% | −0.03pp | #180 |
| 2022 | 2.43% | −0.03pp | #183 |
| 2021 | 2.46% | −0.03pp | #192 |
| 2020 | 2.49% | −0.03pp | #186 |
| 2019 | 2.51% | −0.02pp | #183 |
| 2018 | 2.53% | +0.54pp | #182 |
| 2017 | 1.99% | −0.26pp | #155 |
| 2016 | 2.25% | −0.04pp | #166 |
| 2015 | 2.29% | −0.05pp | #165 |
| 2014 | 2.34% | −0.06pp | #164 |
| 2013 | 2.40% | −0.07pp | #164 |
| 2012 | 2.47% | −0.06pp | #171 |
| 2011 | 2.53% | −0.07pp | #175 |
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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's population growth was 2.33% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's population growth peaked at 4.48% in 1991.
The lowest population growth in West Bank and Gaza was 1.99% in 2017.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 36th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's population growth is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 2.33%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_population-growth,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}