MigrantoImmigrants in Palestine
250K foreigners live in Palestine — 5% of the country's population
Immigrants in Palestine by country
The 3 largest groups make up 59% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Israel | 62857 |
| Jordan | 59477 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24923 |
| Egypt | 21564 |
| Kuwait | 19583 |
| UAE | 14071 |
| Oman | 11971 |
| Qatar | 9325 |
| USA | 8170 |
| Bahrain | 7891 |
| Syria | 5725 |
| Lebanon | 2211 |
| Yemen | 1411 |
| Tunisia | 800 |
By region of origin
88% of immigrants come from the Middle East
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Key facts
Immigrants in Palestine in numbers
70% of all emigrants from Oman live in Palestine
No other country has more people born in Oman.
Israelis are the largest group by a wide margin
25% of all immigrants were born in Israel, while the next group accounts for just 24%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 37% to 25%.
Immigrant population in Palestine over time
Foreigners living in Palestine, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 265785 |
| 1995 | 259733 |
| 2000 | 253681 |
| 2005 | 253045 |
| 2010 | 246413 |
| 2015 | 248004 |
| 2020 | 250257 |
| 2024 | 249979 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Palestine, by year
| Year | Israelis | Jordanians | Saudis | Egyptians | Kuwaitis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 98290 | 55317 | 21258 | 17920 | 16702 |
| 1995 | 96052 | 54057 | 20773 | 17515 | 16322 |
| 2000 | 93814 | 52798 | 20289 | 17104 | 15942 |
| 2005 | 78664 | 61322 | 20238 | 17061 | 15902 |
| 2010 | 63755 | 61279 | 23955 | 20333 | 17624 |
| 2015 | 62895 | 60127 | 24094 | 21218 | 18541 |
| 2020 | 62927 | 59543 | 24951 | 21588 | 19605 |
| 2024 | 62857 | 59477 | 24923 | 21564 | 19583 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Palestine
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Palestine
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Palestine?
Around 250K immigrants live in Palestine — the world's #104 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Palestine are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Palestine — that's 250K out of a total population of 5.3M.
Where do most immigrants in Palestine come from?
Most immigrants in Palestine come from Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia — these three countries account for about 59% of all immigrants.
How many Israelis live in Palestine?
Around 62.9K Israelis live in Palestine — about 25% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Palestine growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Palestine has changed from 248K to 250K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Palestine come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Palestine. Their children born in Palestine are not included.
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