Statistics bureau says Gaza population fell 10.6% due to killing and displacement

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on Wednesday said that Gaza witnessed a sharp and unprecedented population decline of about 254,000, or 10.6 percent, compared to pre-war estimates.

The current population of Gaza stands at 2.13 million, reflecting a severe demographic haemorrhage resulting from killing, displacement and deteriorating living conditions, the PCBS said. 

In a briefing regarding the population situation, the PCBS said that the population of Palestine reached approximately 5.56 million by the end of 2025, including 3.43 million in the West Bank.

The statistical indicators reflect a real humanitarian and demographic catastrophe, with long-term effects on population stability, development and human rights, the PCBS said.