Net migration in State of Palestine
State of Palestine: Net migration was -23,156 in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
-23,156
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
59th
of 74 countries
All-time high
50,702
in 1987
All-time low
-55,265
in 1967
Years of data
66
1960β2025
Net migration in State of Palestine, 1960β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in State of Palestine stood at -23,156.
That represents a change of down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in State of Palestine peaked at 50,702 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -55,265, in 1967.
State of Palestine ranks 59th of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -34,722 | -55,265 | -17,662 | 10 |
| 1970s | -14,716 | -31,405 | -6,736 | 10 |
| 1980s | -3,701 | -31,640 | 50,702 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,144 | -13,860 | 10,417 | 10 |
| 2000s | -26,284 | -35,968 | -11,496 | 10 |
| 2010s | -25,499 | -27,077 | -22,774 | 10 |
| 2020s | -16,840 | -24,996 | -5,006 | 6 |
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More population data for State of Palestine
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.062 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 600,680 (2100)
- Population density 1,906 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.062 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5205 % change on previous year (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.25 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 3.25 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 3.25 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in State of Palestine?
- Net migration in State of Palestine was -23,156 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in State of Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 50,702 in 1987.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in State of Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was -55,265 in 1967.
- How does State of Palestine rank for net migration?
- State of Palestine ranks 59th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in State of Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this State of Palestine data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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