Net migration in Palestine
Palestine: Net migration was -23,156 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Palestine, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Palestine stood at -23,156.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Palestine peaked at 50,702 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -55,265, in 1967.
Palestine ranks 173rd of 215 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 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
More financial sector data for Palestine
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 56.4% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 2.35 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 12.70 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 11.81 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 56.5% (2025)
- Broad money 110.4% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 16.8% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 56.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government 2.5% (2025)
- Claims on private sector 1.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Palestine?
- Net migration in Palestine was -23,156 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 50,702 in 1987.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was -55,265 in 1967.
- How does Palestine rank for net migration?
- Palestine ranks 173rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.