Ramallah Population 2026
Ramallah has a population of 43,880, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 0.8% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,880
Rank in Palestine
#11
Coordinates
31.90°N, 35.20°E
~879 m elevation · Asia/Hebron
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Ramallah
- Al Bīrah38,192 people · ~2 km away
- ‘Aţārūt25,595 people · ~4 km away
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd24,838 people · ~6 km away
- Bayt Ḩanīnā27,000 people · ~8 km away
- Shu‘fāţ35,000 people · ~10 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ramallah?
Ramallah has a population of 43,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Ramallah in?
Ramallah is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Ramallah the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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