Palestine
Middle East · Asia
Population
5.5M
GDP (Nominal)
$14.0B
Capital City
Jerusalem (proclaimed) / Ramallah (administrative)
Currency
ILS (Israeli New Shekel) / JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
Avg Salary
$640/mo
Region
Middle East
Livability Index 2026
48/100
Cost of Living
9/100
Avg Salary
25/100
Safety
20/100
Healthcare
40/100
Education
25/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Palestine, comprising the West Bank and Gaza Strip, holds immense historical and spiritual significance but currently faces profound geopolitical conflict, devastating economic contraction, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$350
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$25
Utilities & Internet$90
Estimated Total Monthly
$665 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 25)
- • High unemployment rate (50.2%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,950
Inflation Rate
60.1%
Unemployment
50.2%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visas are controlled by Israeli authorities at all border crossings
NGO/Humanitarian Visas (subject to strict security clearance)
Visa Difficulty
5/10
PR Eligibility
Standard permanent residency for foreign nationals is virtually non-existent under current administrative conditions.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$640
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture (Olive Oil, Citrus, Dates)
Stone Quarrying & Construction
Tourism (Historical/Religious sites in West Bank)
Handicrafts & Textiles
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
72 Yrs
Literacy Rate
97.7%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
An-Najah National University#
Birzeit University#
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