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.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Israel was reported at 66.56 % in 2024, 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 July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 25 to 54 Years for Israel (LFWA25MAILQ647S) from Q1 1995 to Q1 2025 about Israel, 25 to 54 years, 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.

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.; ;

Retirement Age Men in Israel remained unchanged at 67 Years in 2025 from 67 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Israel Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Israel was reported at 12.55 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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 August of 2025.

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Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 46.126 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.030 % for 2016. Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 53.388 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.928 % in 1960 and a record low of 43.792 % in 2010. Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young 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.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--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;

Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female Population data was reported at 4.607 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.729 % for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 3.641 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.854 % in 2014 and a record low of 2.959 % in 1960. Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female 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. Female population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) in Israel was reported at 7.0018 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female Population data was reported at 8.105 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.064 % for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.306 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.746 % in 1964 and a record low of 8.020 % in 2010. Israel IL: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female 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. Female population between the ages 10 to 14 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in Israel was reported at 45.65 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July 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 2024, some ***** people aged 35 to 44 years immigrated to Israel. This was the highest, compared to the other age groups moving to the country. Immigrants between the ages of 45 and 54 years followed, with over ***** people. In contrast, among people aged 75 or older, the number of immigrants was the lowest, with just over ***** people.

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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Female: From 25 to 54 Years for Israel (LFWA25FEILQ647S) from Q1 1995 to Q1 2025 about Israel, 25 to 54 years, working-age, females, and population.

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