Israel's population is aging steadily, with the median age projected to rise from ** years in 2020 to ** years by 2050. This demographic shift reflects global trends of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates, though Israel maintained a relatively young population compared to many developed nations. The country's unique religious and cultural makeup contributed to regional variations in age distribution, presenting both opportunities and challenges for policymakers. Which region has the oldest population? As of 2023, over a ******* of Israelis were under the age of 14 years. The largest age group in the country being ************** and below. Interestingly, significant regional differences existed within the country when it came to age distribution and aging. While the median age in the Jerusalem district was below **, Tel Aviv was the oldest region with an average age of over ** years, highlighting significant demographic variations across different areas. How does religion influence demographics? Religious affiliation played a role in Israel's age structure and demographics. Muslims are the youngest religious group with a median age of ** years, while Christians of Arab ethnicity are the oldest, at ** years. Jews, the largest religious-ethnic group, had a median age of almost ** years, but within the Jewish demographic, age and fertility varied greatly between people based on religiosity. These differences play a significant role in the country's population and future growth patterns.

This statistic shows the age structure in Israel from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 27.61 percent of Israel's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Israel (LFWA64TTILQ647N) from Q1 1995 to Q1 2025 about Israel, working-age, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Population ages 65 and above, total in Israel was reported at 1252056 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Total Population for Age 65 and above (only 2005 and 2010) (in number of people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Israel was reported at 66.75 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 55 to 64 Years for Israel (LFWA55MAILM647N) from Jan 2012 to May 2025 about 55 to 64 years, Israel, working-age, males, and population.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Israel from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the population of Israel was 29 years.

School age population, last grade of primary education, male (number) in Israel was reported at 75529 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Population of the official age for the last grade of primary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

A data set designed to provide a cross-sectional description of health, mental, and social status of the oldest-old segment of the elderly population in Israel, and to serve as a baseline for a multiple-stage research program to correlate demographic, health, and functional status with subsequent mortality, selected morbidity, and institutionalization. Study data are based on a sample of Jewish subjects aged 75+, alive and living in Israel on January 1, 1989, randomly selected from the National Population Register (NPR), a complete listing of the Israeli population maintained by the Ministry of the Interior. The NPR is updated on a routine basis with births, deaths, and in and out migration, and corrected by linkage with census data. The sample was stratified by age (five 5-year age groups: 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95+), sex, and place of birth (Israel, Asia-Africa, Europe-America). One hundred subjects were randomly selected in each of the 30 strata. However, there were less than 100 individuals of each sex aged 95+ born in Israel, so all were selected for the sample. The total group included 2,891 individuals living both in the community and in institutions. A total of 1,820 (76%) of the 75-94 age group were interviewed during 1989-1992. An additional cognitive exam (Folstein) and a 24-hour dietary recall interview were added in the second round. Kibbutz Residents Sample The kibbutz is a social and economic unit based on equality among members, common property and work, collaborative consumption, and democracy in decision making. There are 250 kibbutzim in Israel, and their population constitutes about 3% of the country''s total population. All kibbutz residents in the country aged 85+, both members and parents, were selected for interviewing, of whom 80.4% (n=652) were interviewed. A matched sample aged 75-84 was selected, and 85.9% (n=674) were successfully interviewed. The original interview took approximately two hours to administer, and collected extensive information concerning the socio-demographic, physical, health, functioning, life events (including Holocaust), depression, mental status, and social network characteristics of the sample. The questionnaire used for kibbutz residents in the follow-up interview is identical to that utilized in the national random sample. Data Availability: Mortality data for both the national and kibbutz samples are available for analysis as a result of the linkage to the NPR file updated as of June 2000. The fieldwork for first follow up was completed as of September 1994 and for the second follow up as of December 2002. The data file of the three phases of the study is ready for analysis. * Dates of Study: 1989-1992 * Study Features: Longitudinal, International * Sample Size: 2,891

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Israel (SPPOPDPNDOLISR) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, Israel, working-age, ratio, and population.

Israel Population: Age 15 & Over: Male data was reported at 3,132.992 Person th in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,127.076 Person th for Sep 2018. Israel Population: Age 15 & Over: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 2,922.747 Person th from Jan 2012 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,132.992 Person th in Oct 2018 and a record low of 2,747.782 Person th in Jan 2012. Israel Population: Age 15 & Over: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.G004: Labour Force: 2008 Census.

As of 2023, the youngest population group by religion in Israel were Muslims, with a median age of 24 years. On the other hand, the religious group was that of Christians of Arab ethnicity, at 35 years. The median age among Jews, the most populous group in the country, was ****.

Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 65.551 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.950 % for 2016. Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 65.495 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.608 % in 1982 and a record low of 60.294 % in 2008. Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 50-54: % of Male Population data was reported at 4.706 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.713 % for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 50-54: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.537 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.647 % in 1962 and a record low of 3.587 % in 1993. Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 50-54: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 50 to 54 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

School age population, tertiary education, female (number) in Israel was reported at 296279 Persons in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Population of the official age for tertiary education, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Israel Employment Rate: Age 25-64: Trend data was reported at 77.349 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.344 % for Sep 2018. Israel Employment Rate: Age 25-64: Trend data is updated monthly, averaging 76.119 % from Jan 2012 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.915 % in May 2018 and a record low of 73.675 % in Jan 2012. Israel Employment Rate: Age 25-64: Trend data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.G023: Employment Rate.

In 2022, women aged 65 and older in Israel accounted for ** percent of the total population. That is a majority of women in that age group. Men aged 65 and older accounted for * percentage points less, at ** percent of the country's general population.

School age population, tertiary education, male (number) in Israel was reported at 312576 Persons in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Population of the official age for tertiary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: 15 Years or over for Israel (LFWATTTTILQ647S) from Q1 1995 to Q1 2025 about Israel, 15 years +, working-age, and population.

Israel Employment Rate: Age 15 & Over: Trend: Male data was reported at 65.192 % in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.247 % for Sep 2018. Israel Employment Rate: Age 15 & Over: Trend: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 65.552 % from Jan 2012 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.282 % in May 2017 and a record low of 64.230 % in Jan 2012. Israel Employment Rate: Age 15 & Over: Trend: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.G023: Employment Rate.