What is the population of the West Bank and Gaza?
The West Bank and Gaza has 5.4 million people (2025). Since 1990, the population has grown from 2 million to 5.4 million, 2.7 times the 1990 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,978,248 |
| 2000 | 2,922,153 |
| 2010 | 3,786,161 |
| 2020 | 4,803,269 |
| 2025 | 5,413,596 |
What currency does the West Bank and Gaza use?
The West Bank and Gaza uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS) and the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
What language is spoken in the West Bank and Gaza?
The official language of the West Bank and Gaza is Arabic.
Where is the West Bank and Gaza?
The West Bank and Gaza is in Asia.
Neighboring countries
Countries that border this country:
How big is the West Bank and Gaza?
The West Bank and Gaza covers 6,025 km² (2,326 sq mi).
Economy of the West Bank and Gaza
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $17.2 billion
- GDP per person
- $3,171
- Life expectancy
- 69.2 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Based on economic indicators, the West Bank and Gaza is classified as lower middle income. Lower-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $1,146 and $4,515.
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Where does the West Bank and Gaza rank?
The West Bank and Gaza is in the top 50 on two of our six rankings: