MigrantoImmigrants in Palestine
250K foreign-born residents — the #104 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 88%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Palestine.
Palestine is a primary destination for emigrants from Oman
Palestine attracts 70% of all emigrants from Oman, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Israel is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Israel accounts for 25% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 24%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 37% to 25%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 265785 |
| 1995 | 259733 |
| 2000 | 253681 |
| 2005 | 253045 |
| 2010 | 246413 |
| 2015 | 248004 |
| 2020 | 250257 |
| 2024 | 249979 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Israel | Jordan | Saudi Arabia | Egypt | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Palestine as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Palestine
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Palestine?
Around 250K foreign-born residents live in Palestine, making it the #104-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Palestine changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Palestine has changed from 248K to 250K people, a change of about 1%.
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