Population in largest city in Palestine
Palestine: Population in largest city was 823,407 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in largest city in Palestine, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in largest city in Palestine is 823,407, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Palestine peaked at 823,407 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 91,135, in 1960.
That places Palestine 131st out of 153 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Palestine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 91,135 | — |
| 1961 | 94,491 | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 97,975 | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 101,588 | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 105,340 | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 109,219 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 113,247 | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 117,423 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 121,759 | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 126,243 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 130,899 | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 135,726 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 140,738 | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 145,921 | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 151,302 | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 156,881 | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 162,675 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 168,665 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 174,885 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 181,334 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 188,031 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 194,955 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 202,145 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 209,599 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 217,339 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 225,343 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 233,653 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 242,269 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 251,216 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 260,467 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 270,072 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 280,032 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 290,373 | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 301,066 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 312,169 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 323,681 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 335,634 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 347,994 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 360,394 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 372,878 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 385,814 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 399,160 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 412,988 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 427,295 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 442,118 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 457,412 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 473,257 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 489,652 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 505,091 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 519,831 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 535,021 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 550,656 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 566,770 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 583,309 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 600,354 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 617,898 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 635,980 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 654,538 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 673,638 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 693,323 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 713,621 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 734,547 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 756,083 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 778,187 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 800,636 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 823,407 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 107,842 | 91,135 | 126,243 | 10 |
| 1970s | 154,903 | 130,899 | 181,334 | 10 |
| 1980s | 222,502 | 188,031 | 260,467 | 10 |
| 1990s | 319,429 | 270,072 | 372,878 | 10 |
| 2000s | 451,262 | 385,814 | 519,831 | 10 |
| 2010s | 611,149 | 535,021 | 693,323 | 10 |
| 2020s | 767,747 | 713,621 | 823,407 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
More urban development data for Palestine
- Population in the largest city 17.4% (2025)
- Population density 857.39 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 22.39 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Palestine?
- Population in largest city in Palestine was 823,407 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 823,407 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,135 in 1960.
- How does Palestine rank for population in largest city?
- Palestine ranks 131st out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.