Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Palestine
Palestine: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
39th
of 181 countries
All-time high
6.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
286,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Palestine, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Palestine stood at 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Palestine peaked at 6.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 286,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places Palestine 39th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Palestine, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 286,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 327,196 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 387,917 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 372,904 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 475,716 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +27.6% |
| 1975 | 465,515 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 548,633 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 535,435 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 618,653 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 605,385 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 723,758 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1981 | 640,719 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 717,764 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 682,356 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 725,600 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 719,965 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 861,091 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1987 | 832,663 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 823,581 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 840,522 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 996,751 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 950,533 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 1.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 1993 | 1.31 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1994 | 1.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 1.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 1.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 1.89 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 2.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1999 | 2.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 2.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 1.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 1.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 1.94 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 2.30 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 2.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 2.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 2.57 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 2.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 3.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 3.57 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 4.28 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 4.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 5.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 5.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 5.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 5.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 6.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 2020 | 6.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 6.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 6.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.6% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 518,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 11.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 4.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 462,368 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 286,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 618,653 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 756,802 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 640,719 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 861,091 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 950,533 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
- 36 France 6.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 37 Czechia 6.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 38 Seychelles 6.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 40 Dominican Republic 5.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 41 Grenada 5.26 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 42 Poland 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Palestine
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 14.66 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 329.83 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0192 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 60.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 37.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1063 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 337.15 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Palestine?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Palestine was 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 6.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 286,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Palestine rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Palestine ranks 39th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.