About 300 establishments and more than 1,000 workers, estimated by the Chamber’s July 2026 report.
Salfit Economy
A compact governorate with a strong productive footprint
A data page combining the latest official indicators with a clear view of leading sectors—and separating current conditions from historical surveys.
Governorate profile 2026
Salfit in numbers
Population and geography use the latest official tables, while sector estimates come from the Chamber’s July 2026 report.
91,794Projected population, mid-2026
204.4 km²Total area
18Localities
28.7%West Bank unemployment, 2025
Note: population is the official mid-2026 projection. The unemployment rate covers the entire West Bank in 2025, not Salfit alone.
Economic context
Partial recovery amid deep challenges
West Bank GDP grew 4.4% in 2025 compared with 2024, yet remained about 13% below its 2023 level, according to official estimates.
About 150 establishments and roughly 2,000 workers in the same report.
About 50 establishments and approximately 300 workers, estimated for 2026.
Historical baseline
2016 Establishment Field Survey
These are historical comparison figures, not current counts. The survey recorded 2,122 establishments employing 6,351 people.
Trade
1,084
Services
506
Industry
454
Agriculture
56
Contracting
22
The adopted total is 2,122 establishments, including 454 industrial establishments, as recorded in the original 2016 survey.
Location advantage
Close to markets and movement corridors
Salfit lies in the north-central West Bank, connecting enterprises with Ramallah, Nablus, and markets across the Green Line, while field restrictions continue to affect economic movement.
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