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Senior Population in Palestine at 6.2 Percent
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics report indicates that the percentage of senior citizens (aged 60 and above) in Palestine was approximately 6.2% of the total population in mid-2026, amounting to about 347,000 elderly men and women. This number is expected to rise to around 947,000 by 2050, making up approximately 9.9% of the population. Most senior citizens (91%) are covered by health insurance, and 76% of them suffer from chronic diseases. Additionally, the labor force participation rate among the elderly is projected to be 18% in 2025, with a significant disparity between males (32%) and females (4%).
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