Age composition in 2026:
| State of Palestine | Syrian Arab Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 37.04%2,108,409 | 27.90%7,386,757 |
| Working Age Population | 59.02%3,359,694 | 67.15%17,775,172 |
| Elderly Population | 3.95%224,689 | 4.95%1,310,567 |
In 2026, the median age is 21.3 years in State of Palestine and 24.8 years in Syrian Arab Republic.Syrian Arab Republic already reached State of Palestineโs current median age in 2008, about 18 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of State of Palestine is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 11,482,182.The total population of Syrian Arab Republic peaks in 2086 at 44,149,493.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of State of Palestine will be 54.2%, and 7.98% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Syrian Arab Republic will be 46.0%, and 9.26% of the population will be elderly.
| State of Palestine | Syrian Arab Republic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | None between 1950 and 2100 | 2025โ2030 2046โ2063 |
|
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2046 | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2070 5 years later | 2065 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2085 10 years later | 2075 |