PSE
Data file updated Jun 27, 2026
Palestine
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ramallah (de facto)
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Arabic
- Government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 70.6%
- Unemployment
- 25.9%
- Smoking (15+)
- 27.1%
Population
5.25M
GDP
$17.13B
GDP per Capita
$3,263
Area
6,020 km²
Life Expectancy
74.1 years
HDI
0.7
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $17.13B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $3,263 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 25.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 33.7 |
| Currency | Israeli New Shekel (ILS) |
Trade (Import/Export)
3 metrics| Exports | $2.9B |
|---|---|
| Imports | $8.3B |
| Trade Balance | $-5.4B |
Gold Reserves
1 metrics| Gold Reserves | 0.0 tonnes |
|---|
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 97.2% |
| Internet Users (%) | 70.6% |
| Human Development Index | 0.7 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 0 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 0 |
| Total Military Personnel | 0 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $0 |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 0 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 0 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 0 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 0 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 0 |
| Helicopters | 0 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.3% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 14 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 95.4% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 86.5% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 2.2 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 1.3 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 72.4 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 75.8 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 38.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 15.0 |
| Groceries Index | 35.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 32.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 30.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $8 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $30 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $400 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $250 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $80 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $30 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $20 |
Historical Data
Compare Palestine
Religious Composition
- Muslim 98.0%
- Christian 1.0%
- Other 1.0%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.5 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
21.8
Median Age