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World · 25 September 2026

Gaza economy in worst ever crisis, 90% unemployed, says UN report

Gaza economy in worst ever crisis, 90% unemployed, says UN report

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A new UN report found 90% of working-age Palestinians in Gaza are now unemployed. In 2025, the daily GDP per person stood at $0.58, an 82% decrease from 2022 levels, while prices have surged by 274%. According to the UNCTAD, 92% of businesses have sustained damage or been obliterated.

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