West Bank and Gaza—Population Growth (%)
West Bank and Gaza's population growth rate was 2.3% in 2025, ranking #33 out of 217 countries. This represents a -1.5% change from 2024. Over the past 35 years, the highest recorded value was 4.5% (1991) and the lowest was 2.0% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.3% | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2.4% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 2.5% | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 2.6% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 2.7% | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.6% | -42.9% |
| 1997 | 4.5% | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 4.5% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.5% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.5% | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.5% | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.5% | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.5% |
Top Countries — Population Growth (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 4.6% | 2025 |
| 3 | Oman | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | Syrian Arab Republic | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 6 | Chad | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 7 | Central African Republic | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 8 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 9 | Niger | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.2% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Methodology
World Bank WDI. Original contributors: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), note: Derived from total population; Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT), note: Derived from total population; Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Statistical Division
Unit
annual %