The population of the West Bank has experienced steady growth over recent decades, driven by both natural increase and, to a lesser extent, migration. As of 2024, the West Bank is home to approximately 3.3 million Palestinians, according to estimates by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The region's population growth rate has remained relatively high, averaging around 2% annually, primarily due to a high birth rate. This demographic trend has contributed to a youthful population, with a significant proportion under the age of 25. The ongoing political situation, economic challenges, and restrictions on movement have influenced migration patterns, but the overall population continues to rise, impacting infrastructure, housing, and public services in the territory.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 771,165 | 136.7 |
| 1955 | 788,042 | 139.7 |
| 1960 | 805,288 | 142.8 |
| 1965 | 861,217 | 152.7 |
| 1970 | 689,791 | 122.3 |
| 1975 | 805,847 | 142.9 |
| 1980 | 904,220 | 160.3 |
| 1985 | 1,044,073 | 185.1 |
| 1990 | 1,252,834 | 222.1 |
| 1995 | 1,620,916 | 287.4 |
| 2000 | 1,947,048 | 345.2 |
| 2005 | 2,170,622 | 384.9 |
| 2010 | 2,403,049 | 426.1 |
| 2015 | 2,646,750 | 469.3 |
| 2020 | 2,898,556 | 513.9 |
| 2022 | 3,000,021 | 531.9 |
| 2023 | 3,050,760 | 540.9 |
| 2024 | 3,101,334 | 549.9 |
| 2025 | 3,151,594 | 558.8 |
| 2030 | 3,396,868 | 602.3 |
| 2035 | 3,628,844 | 643.4 |
| 2040 | 3,846,518 | 682 |
| 2045 | 4,050,436 | 718.2 |
| 2050 | 4,240,579 | 751.9 |
| 2055 | 4,414,079 | 782.6 |
| 2060 | 4,566,442 | 809.7 |
| 2065 | 4,694,278 | 832.3 |
| 2070 | 4,796,071 | 850.4 |
| 2075 | 4,870,572 | 863.6 |
| 2080 | 4,916,114 | 871.7 |
| 2085 | 4,931,038 | 874.3 |
| 2090 | 4,915,114 | 871.5 |
| 2095 | 4,870,411 | 863.5 |
| 2100 | 4,799,915 | 851 |
Data from US Census International Database