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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

West Bank and Gaza

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.41M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$17.17B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.17K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.22024 · yearsInternet use86.6%2023 · % of populationForest area1.7%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
80.6%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
West Bank and Gaza2024 · 80.6%
020.1640.3260.4880.641960199320252000: 74.6%2001: 75%2002: 75.4%2003: 75.8%2004: 76.2%2005: 76.5%2006: 76.9%2007: 77.3%2008: 77.7%2009: 78.1%2010: 78.5%2011: 78.9%2012: 79.3%2013: 79.7%2014: 80.1%2015: 80.4%2016: 80.5%2017: 80.5%2018: 80.5%2019: 80.6%2020: 80.6%2021: 80.6%2022: 80.6%2023: 80.6%2024: 80.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

West Bank and Gaza in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Not listed
Country code
PSE

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