Ireland vs Palestine: Total population in thousands (UN DESA)
Ireland
5,308
in 2025
Palestine
5,590
in 2025
Ireland rank
49th
Palestine rank
46th
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) over time
- Ireland
- Palestine
How they compare
Palestine currently reports 5,590 against 5,308 in Ireland, a difference of 282.
That makes Palestine's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 49th and Palestine ranks 46th of 75 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Palestine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,149 | 3,528 | 621.12 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,709 | 4,478 | 230.94 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5,147 | 5,342 | 195.63 | Palestine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Ireland or Palestine?
- Palestine, at 5,590 against 5,308 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Ireland and Palestine?
- 282, with Palestine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Palestine?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Palestine rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Ireland ranks 49th and Palestine ranks 46th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.