West Bank and Gaza
State of Palestine
Population, GDP, and key facts about West Bank and Gaza — updated for 2026.
West Bank and Gaza quick facts
- Population
- 5,289,152
- Area
- 6,025 km²
- Population density
- 857 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 16 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 3K
- Capital
- —
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (₪, ILS) · also legal tender: Egyptian pound (EGP), Jordanian dinar (JOD)
- Minimum wage
- ₪ 1,450/month · 2013 figure
- Language
- Arabic
West Bank and Gaza at human scale
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West Bank and Gaza's energy mix
- Oil61%
- Solar39%
Share of West Bank and Gaza's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about West Bank and Gaza
What is the capital of West Bank and Gaza?
The capital of West Bank and Gaza is not available.
What is West Bank and Gaza's population?
West Bank and Gaza has a population of 5,289,152.
What is West Bank and Gaza's GDP per capita?
West Bank and Gaza's GDP per capita is US$ 3K.
What is the currency of West Bank and Gaza?
The currency of West Bank and Gaza is the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
What is the minimum wage in West Bank and Gaza?
West Bank and Gaza's statutory minimum wage is ₪ 1,450 per month (as of 2013).
Is West Bank and Gaza bigger than Oman?
Oman is about 51× the size of West Bank and Gaza by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.