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Palestinian youth aged 18–29 number 1.2 million, agency reports
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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The Central Bureau of Statistics said young Palestinians aged 18–29 total approximately 1.2 million people, according to Shehab Wire. The cohort represents 21 percent of the total population across the West Bank and Gaza combined.
Regional breakdowns show 22 percent of West Bank residents fall within the 18–29 age bracket, compared with 21 percent in Gaza Strip. The statistics underscore the demographic weight of young adults in Palestinian territories.
