Non-violent mortality for the year is roughly equal to annual figures from 2022 and previous pre-war years, with a similar age distribution. This results in a natural population growth of 25,577, or 1.2%, which is higher than the global average. Ministry data shows approximately 6,000 births per month currently, meaning births outnumber non-violent deaths by a factor of 12.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Gaza Records 1.2% Growth in First Full 2025 Mortality Report
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The Gaza Ministry of Health released death and birth statistics for a single year showing total mortality of 24,650 people against 50,227 births. The 2025 figures mark the first time since the war began that the agency included all deaths, such as those from natural causes, in its reporting. Violent fatalities totaled 18,870, with 17,286 caused by "war operations" and 1,584 from accidents, while non-violent deaths from disease and old age were 5,780.
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