West Bank and Gaza: key statistics
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Lower middle income
West Bank and Gaza has a GDP of $13.7B and a GDP per capita of $2,592, with a population of about 5.3 million (World Bank, latest available year). Life expectancy is 69.2 years. Among countries with data, West Bank and Gaza ranks #147 of 214 by GDP, #165 of 214 by GDP per capita, #122 of 217 by population. Full indicator table, peer countries and head-to-head comparisons are below.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
West Bank and Gaza at a glance
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $13.7B | 2024 |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $2,592 | 2024 |
| Population, total | 5,289,152 | 2024 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2.4% | 2024 |
| GDP growth (annual %) | -26.6% | 2024 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 53.7% | 2024 |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | 24.4% | 2022 |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 69.2 | 2024 |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 86.6% | 2023 |
| Urban population (% of total) | 87.1% | 2024 |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | — | — |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Each value is the most-recent year the World Bank reports for West Bank and Gaza (the year column), so figures are not all from the same year. A dash (—) means no value is reported.
How West Bank and Gaza ranks
- GDP: #147 of 214 ($13.7B)
- GDP per capita: #165 of 214 ($2,592)
- Population: #122 of 217 (5.3 million)
- Life expectancy: #160 of 217 (69.2 years)
West Bank and Gaza vs its peers
The 6 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with the closest GDP per capita to West Bank and Gaza:
| Country | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bank and Gaza (this country) | $2,592 | 5.3 million | 69.2 |
| Egypt, Arab Rep. | $3,338 | 116.5 million | 71.8 |
| Lebanon | $3,478 | 5.8 million | 77.9 |
| Djibouti | $3,553 | 1.2 million | 66.2 |
| Pakistan | $1,479 | 251.3 million | 67.8 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | $1,052 | 24.7 million | 72.6 |
| Morocco | $4,153 | 38.1 million | 75.5 |
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Compare West Bank and Gaza head to head
Frequently asked questions
What is the GDP of West Bank and Gaza?
West Bank and Gaza's GDP is $13.7B (2024) in current US dollars (World Bank). GDP per capita is $2,592 (2024). That ranks West Bank and Gaza #147 of 214 economies with reported GDP.
What is the population of West Bank and Gaza?
West Bank and Gaza has a population of about 5.3 million (2024), per World Bank data. It is the #122 most populous of 217 countries.
What region and income group is West Bank and Gaza in?
The World Bank places West Bank and Gaza in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan region and classifies it as a lower middle income economy.
How long do people live in West Bank and Gaza?
Life expectancy at birth in West Bank and Gaza is 69.2 years (2024, World Bank). That ranks #160 of 217.
Sources & notes
Data: World Bank Open Data, Indicators API (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's most-recent non-empty year for West Bank and Gaza, so the reference year varies by indicator (shown in the table). Figures are nominal (current US$) unless noted; see our methodology. Browse all 217 countries.
Last updated: 2026-06-20