State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Gaza Strip data was reported at 34.400 NA in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.700 NA for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Gaza Strip data is updated yearly, averaging 37.250 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.400 NA in 1997 and a record low of 34.400 NA in 2018. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Gaza Strip data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

The crude birth rate in Palestine decreased by 0.52 live births per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. In 2023, the rate thereby reached its lowest value in the recent years. The crude birth rate is the annual number of live births divided by the total population, expressed per 1,000 people.

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Palestine was reported at 3.311 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population data was reported at 30.500 NA in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.700 NA for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population data is updated yearly, averaging 32.800 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.700 NA in 1997 and a record low of 30.500 NA in 2018. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 4.008 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.075 Ratio for 2015. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 4.973 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.718 Ratio in 1990 and a record low of 4.008 Ratio in 2016. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) PS: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in Palestine was reported at 27.06 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Birth rate, crude - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The estimated population of the Gaza Strip for 2023 was around 2.1 million people. The Palestinian population of Gaza is relatively young when compared globally. More than half of Gazans are 19 years or younger. This is due to the comparably high fertility rate in the Gaza Strip of 3.5 children per woman as of 2022.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data was reported at 28.000 NA in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.100 NA for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 30.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.200 NA in 1997 and a record low of 28.000 NA in 2018. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Gaza Strip data was reported at 4.500 NA in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.200 NA for 2010. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Gaza Strip data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2014, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.900 NA in 1997 and a record low of 4.500 NA in 2014. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Gaza Strip data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

Historical dataset showing West Bank and Gaza birth rate by year from 1990 to 2023.

This scatter chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) against death rate (per 1,000 people) in West Bank and Gaza. The data is about countries per year.

This line chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in West Bank and Gaza. The data is about countries per year.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Children per Woman data was reported at 3.310 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.380 Person for 2022. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Children per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 4.685 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.810 Person in 1990 and a record low of 3.310 Person in 2023. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: Children per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

This horizontal bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by country using the aggregation average, weighted by population in West Bank and Gaza. The data is about countries per year.

This bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by region using the aggregation average, weighted by population in West Bank and Gaza. The data is about countries per year.

Time series data for the statistic Birth_Rate_Crude_Per_1000_People and country West Bank and Gaza. Indicator Definition:Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.The statistic "Birth Rate Crude Per 1000 People" stands at 27.06 per mille as of 12/31/2023, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1991, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.513 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.513.The 3 year change in percentage points is -1.82.The 5 year change in percentage points is -3.47.The 10 year change in percentage points is -5.84.The Serie's long term average value is 36.67 per mille. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is 9.61 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2023, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is -18.16.

This dataset is about countries per year in West Bank and Gaza. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and fertility rate.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: West Bank data was reported at 3.700 NA in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.000 NA for 2010. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: West Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 4.750 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2014, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 NA in 1997 and a record low of 3.700 NA in 2014. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Total Fertility Rate: West Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

Historical dataset showing West Bank and Gaza fertility rate by year from 1990 to 2023.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Palestine was reported at 36.04 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Palestine - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.