Ireland vs Palestine, State of: Total population
Ireland
5,283 thousands
in 2025
Palestine, State of
5,540 thousands
in 2025
Ireland rank
123rd
Palestine, State of rank
119th
Total population over time
- Ireland
- Palestine, State of
How they compare
Palestine, State of currently reports 5,540 thousands against 5,283 thousands in Ireland, a difference of 257 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 123rd and Palestine, State of ranks 119th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 5 and Palestine, State of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Palestine, State of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,138 thousands | 1,246 thousands | 1,892 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 3,495 thousands | 1,697 thousands | 1,798 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 3,602 thousands | 2,541 thousands | 1,062 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 4,110 thousands | 3,485 thousands | 625.68 thousands | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,689 thousands | 4,426 thousands | 262.41 thousands | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5,116 thousands | 5,290 thousands | 174.26 thousands | Palestine, State of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, Ireland or Palestine, State of?
- Palestine, State of, at 5,540 thousands against 5,283 thousands in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between Ireland and Palestine, State of?
- 257 thousands, with Palestine, State of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Palestine, State of?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Palestine, State of rank globally for total population?
- Ireland ranks 123rd and Palestine, State of ranks 119th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total population (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release