State of Palestine

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

State of Palestine Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net emigration of 20,055 people—more people leaving than arriving.

Since 1950, State of Palestine has lost a cumulative 1.3 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

-20,055

Net migration rate

-3.5 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-2,198,346

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

50,702

Top year: 1987

Peak emigration

-55,265

Lowest year: 1967

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-8315

Per year

In 2026, State of Palestine loses approximately 20,055 people to emigration (3.5 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 50,702 in 1987.

Migration flows in State of Palestine are relatively modest.