# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
**Urban Population (% of Total Population)** is a key demographic indicator that measures the percentage of a country's population living in **urban areas**, as opposed to **rural areas**.
- **Urban areas** generally include cities and towns, which are characterized by **higher population density** and **more developed infrastructure** compared to rural regions.
The chart illustrates the percentage of the total population residing in urban areas in **Palestine** over a span of **24 years, from 2000 to 2023**.