Lebanon vs Palestine: Total population in thousands (UN DESA)
Lebanon
5,849
in 2025
Palestine
5,590
in 2025
Lebanon rank
43rd
Palestine rank
46th
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) over time
- Lebanon
- Palestine
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 5,849 against 5,590 in Palestine, a difference of 259.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.
Lebanon ranks 43rd and Palestine ranks 46th of 75 countries.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lebanon | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,650 | 3,528 | 1,122 | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 5,820 | 4,478 | 1,341 | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 5,766 | 5,342 | 423.22 | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Lebanon or Palestine?
- Lebanon, at 5,849 against 5,590 in Palestine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Lebanon and Palestine?
- 259, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and Palestine?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Lebanon and Palestine rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Lebanon ranks 43rd 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.