United Arab Emirates vs Palestine: Share of the population living in cities
United Arab Emirates
73.33
in 2020
Palestine
70.98
in 2020
United Arab Emirates rank
15th
Palestine rank
17th
Share of the population living in cities over time
- United Arab Emirates
- Palestine
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 73.33 against 70.98 in Palestine, a difference of 2.35.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Palestine ahead.
United Arab Emirates ranks 15th and Palestine ranks 17th of 236 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, United Arab Emirates averaged higher in 2 and Palestine in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 24.29 | 24.29 | Palestine |
| 1960s | 0 | 30.8 | 30.8 | Palestine |
| 1970s | 0 | 37.45 | 37.45 | Palestine |
| 1980s | 32.57 | 46.86 | 14.29 | Palestine |
| 1990s | 48.45 | 57.75 | 9.3 | Palestine |
| 2000s | 58.26 | 62.95 | 4.69 | Palestine |
| 2010s | 72.26 | 66.19 | 6.08 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 73.33 | 70.98 | 2.35 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population living in cities, United Arab Emirates or Palestine?
- United Arab Emirates, at 73.33 against 70.98 in Palestine as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of the population living in cities between United Arab Emirates and Palestine?
- 2.35, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and Palestine?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2020.
- How do United Arab Emirates and Palestine rank globally for share of the population living in cities?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 15th and Palestine ranks 17th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.