Israel population

Multi-front war caused emigration from Israel, Knesset report says

Nearly 50% of those who left Israel were Olim.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.
 Haim Taib, Ranan Hartman, Robert Singer.

No. 41: Haim Taib, Robert Singer, Ranan Hartman: Shaping the Jewish world of tomorrow

 Israelis are seen demonstrating near the Supreme Court in Jerusalem ahead of a vote in the Knesset on judicial reform, on February 20, 2023.

Percentage of Israelis optimistic about national security drops to 31%

 FRENCH JEWS arrive on aliyah at Ben-Gurion Airport, including a person who kisses the ground of Israel. Today, more than four out of every 10 Jews in the world live in Israel.

The demography of Israel after 75 years - opinion


Israel’s seventh census launched

Israel’s Census Bureau will survey roughly 700,000 people – 7% of Israel’s population – on demographic-related questions, such as age and education level.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog reviews the seventh census.

Jewish population at lowest percentage since founding of Israel

Close to the establishment of the state, the Jewish percentage of the population stood at 82.1%, while today it stands at only 73.9%.

Israelis celebrate Independence Day on the beach, 2019.

What is Israel's population like in 2021?

Happy celebrations, Center or periphery.

Population in Israel, 1948-2019

Israel's population nears 10 million mark as country enters 2021

With 151,000 new additions in 2020, Israel's general population stands at nearly 9.3 million.

Israelis are seen walking along Ben-Yehuda Street in Jerusalem in the lead-up to Hanukkah, wearing masks in accordance with coronavirus restrictions, on December 6, 2020.

Israel’s population reaches 9.2 million citizens

By 2030, Israel’s population is expected to reach 11.1 million, 13.2 million by 2040 and 15.2 million by 2048, which will be Israel’s 100th anniversary.

People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv

A less crowded planet - an expected population decline

True, we will reach a peak in about forty years’ time of 9.7 billion, but by century’s end we will be sliding down the other side of the population mountain quite fast.

Planet Earth

Israel's population reaches 9 million

Jewish citizens comprise about 74% of the population.

Jerusalem Marathon 2019

Israel 5778 in numbers: 25,000 new Olim, 89% of Israelis are happy

The State of Israel contains 2.51 million households. 52,809 couples got married throughout this year, while 14,819 separated.

Israelis watching the IAF Independence Day show on the Tel Aviv beach

Israel at 70: Looking ahead at the next chapter in Israel's history

The new generation of Zionists is forging the way for Israel 2048.

The Negev wilderness: A space of change, renewal and hope.

As Israel celebrates 70th birthday, population grows to 8.842 million

Israel's population is expected to reach 15.2 million citizens by its centenary celebrations in 2048.

AIRPLANES FLY over Israel for Independence Day.

Overpopulation – really?

Since when has the Jewish people had to play by the rules of other societies?

Children get close to the land on Tu Bishvat, 2005