Among Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, views of many problems vary by income
% of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem who say each of the following is a major problem for them and their families, by income
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. Lower-income respondents’ monthly household incomes are at or below the median in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and higher-income respondents’ monthly household incomes are above the median.
Source: Survey of Palestinian adults in the West Bank and East Jerusalem conducted March 30-April 28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Among Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, views of many problems vary by income
% of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem who say each of the following is a major problem for them and their families, by income
| Lower income | Higher income | Lower-higher diff | Grouping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability of food | 50 | 28 | 22 | 1 |
| Access to electricity | 51 | 34 | 17 | 1 |
| Quality of education | 79 | 63 | 16 | 1 |
| Access to water | 49 | 34 | 15 | 1 |
| Opportunities for work | 90 | 78 | 12 | 1 |
| Quality of health services | 51 | 40 | 11 | 1 |
| Adequate housing | 34 | 27 | 7 | 1 |
| Israeli checkpoints | 92 | 92 | 0 | 1 |
| Crime | 74 | 77 | -3 | 2 |
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. Lower-income respondents’ monthly household incomes are at or below the median in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and higher-income respondents’ monthly household incomes are above the median.
Source: Survey of Palestinian adults in the West Bank and East Jerusalem conducted March 30-April 28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
