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State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: November 2026
Source: IMF
The State of Palestine has a constrained economy supported by services, trade, construction, agriculture, and household consumption. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
-26.6%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#195
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Asia Rank
#49
Out of 49 countries

1. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Palestinian economic activity is heavily influenced by security conditions, movement restrictions, trade access, public finances, and external assistance. Conflict remains the dominant factor affecting growth.

2. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate Trends (2026–2026)

The economy’s growth history has been shaped by recurring conflict, restrictions on movement and trade, political uncertainty, and dependence on external support.

3. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 -26.6% —

4. State of Palestine GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
-26.6%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
-26.6%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
-26.6%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
-26.6%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy faces severe disruption from conflict, damaged infrastructure, reduced trade, and weakened household incomes. These pressures significantly limit normal economic activity.

5. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate vs Asia and World

State of Palestine
-26.6%
Asia Average
+2.4%
World Average
+2.8%
-26.6% -11.9% 2.8%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
State of Palestine’s GDP growth rate is approximately 29.0 pp below the Asia average and 29.4 pp below the world average.

6. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Asia

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#41 Japan +0.7%
#42 Yemen +0.5%
#43 Bahrain -0.5%
#44 Kuwait -0.6%
#45 Syria -1.2%
#46 Iran -6.1%
#47 Iraq -6.8%
#48 Qatar -8.7%
#49 State of Palestine -26.6%

7. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Countries in the World (2026)

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Guyana flag Guyana +16.2%
#2 Ethiopia flag Ethiopia +9.2%
#3 Guinea flag Guinea +8.7%
#4 Uganda flag Uganda +7.5%
#5 Bhutan flag Bhutan +7.5%
#6 Rwanda flag Rwanda +7.2%
#7 Vietnam flag Vietnam +7.1%
#8 Benin flag Benin +7.0%
#9 Niger flag Niger +6.7%
#10 Libya flag Libya +6.7%

8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in State of Palestine

State of Palestine GDP (Nominal)
$13.7 Billion
(2026)
State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate
-26.6%
(2026)
Palestinian growth currently differs sharply from regional norms because security and humanitarian conditions dominate traditional economic drivers.

9. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on security, reconstruction, trade access, external assistance, and restoration of productive capacity. Continued conflict remains the primary risk.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for State of Palestine.

10. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

State of Palestine GDP growth rate is estimated at -26.6% in 2026.
It ranks #195 globally and #49 in Asia by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is -26.6%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is -26.6%.
The current rate is 29.0 percentage points below the Asia average.
The current rate is 29.4 percentage points below the world average.

11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?

GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate = (Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁) ÷ Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.

12. Methodology and Data Sources

Additional Source: World Bank
Measure: Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit: Percent (%)
Comparisons: Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency: Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated: November 2026

13. State of Palestine GDP Growth Rate FAQs

State of Palestine GDP growth rate is estimated at -26.6% in 2026.
State of Palestine ranks #195 globally and #49 in Asia by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is contracting, with real GDP growth of approximately -26.6% in 2026.
GDP growth rate data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
State of Palestine GDP growth rate is 29.0 percentage points below the Asia average.
Disclaimer: All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank, United Nations and related economic datasets. Figures may differ from official national statistics.