Resources statistical capacity in Palestine

Palestine: Resources statistical capacity was 1.58 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.58 million
Change on year
up 18.3%
World rank
73rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
7.16 million
in 2017
All-time low
1.34 million
in 2022
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Palestine, 2010–2023

2.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M2010201620232010: 3.3M2011: 5.4M2012: 5.9M2013: 2.5M2014: 3.8M2015: 3.5M2016: 6.5M2017: 7.2M2018: 2.8M2019: 3.1M2020: 1.7M2021: 1.9M2022: 1.3M2023: 1.6M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Palestine stood at 1.58 million.

That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Palestine peaked at 7.16 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.34 million, in 2022.

Palestine ranks 73rd of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Palestine, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Palestine, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 3.29 million —
2011 5.42 million +64.8%
2012 5.88 million +8.4%
2013 2.53 million -56.9%
2014 3.83 million +51.0%
2015 3.54 million -7.6%
2016 6.50 million +83.8%
2017 7.16 million +10.2%
2018 2.81 million -60.7%
2019 3.14 million +11.6%
2020 1.69 million -46.1%
2021 1.92 million +13.3%
2022 1.34 million -30.3%
2023 1.58 million +18.3%

Palestine compared with similar countries

  • Palestine's 1.58 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 60% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Palestine's 1.58 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 1.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.41 million 2.53 million 7.16 million 10
2020s 1.63 million 1.34 million 1.92 million 4

Countries ranked near Palestine

  1. 70 Georgia 1.80 million compare
  2. 71 Myanmar 1.79 million compare
  3. 72 Libya 1.60 million compare
  4. 74 Ukraine 1.58 million compare
  5. 75 Tunisia 1.47 million compare
  6. 76 Fiji 1.38 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Palestine?
Resources statistical capacity in Palestine was 1.58 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Palestine?
The highest recorded value was 7.16 million in 2017.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Palestine?
The lowest recorded value was 1.34 million in 2022.
How does Palestine rank for resources statistical capacity?
Palestine ranks 73rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Palestine?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palestine data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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