According to the search results, the population of Gaza City is 590,481 as of 2017. Gaza City is the largest city in the State of Palestine. The Gaza Strip, where Gaza City is located, has a population of approximately 2.1 million people, including some 1.7 million Palestine Refugees. Gaza has an annual population growth rate of 2.91%, making it the 13th highest in the world. Gaza City is often referred to as one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world, with a population density of 42,059 people per square mile. As of 2023, the estimated population of Gaza City is 778,187.