As of 2024, the population of Israel reached about *** million permanent residents in total. About *** million were registered as Jews or other non-Arab populations. Furthermore, some *** million Arabs lived in the country.

The total population in Israel was estimated at 10.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Israel Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Israel stood at 9.99 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 6.07 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 1.15 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Israel Population Ages 20 24 Male Percent Of Male Population

Key information about Israel population

• The Israel population reached 10.1 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 9.9 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.1 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 1.2 million people in Dec 1949

• In the latest reports, Israel Unemployment Rate dropped to 3.0 % in Oct 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Israel population was 4,132.3 USD in Aug 2025
• Israel Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 62.4 % in Oct 2025

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Israel Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Actual value and historical data chart for Israel Population Female Percent Of Total

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Israel (SPPOPGROWISR) from 1961 to 2024 about Israel, population, and rate.

Jerusalem was the largest city in Israel with over *********** inhabitants as of the end of 2024. It was followed by Tel Aviv with almost half a million residents. Haifa was the third-largest city in the country, with just under ******* inhabitants.

Israel: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 12.55 percent, an increase from 12.42 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Israel from 1960 to 2024 is 9.04 percent. The minimum value, 5.02 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 12.55 percent was recorded in 2024.

Actual value and historical data chart for Israel Population Total

Complete population data for Israel showing how many people live in Israel from 1960 to 2024

Population growth rate of Israel sank by 57.89% from 3.0 % in 2023 to 1.3 % in 2024. Since the 16.91% jump in 2022, population growth rate plummeted by 35.66% in 2024. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of the country of origin.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Israel (POPTOTILA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Israel and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 10-14, female (% of female population) and country Israel. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 10 to 14 as a percentage of the total female population.The indicator "Population ages 10-14, female (% of female population)" stands at 8.53 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value since 12/31/2001. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.1969 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.1969.The 3 year change in percent is 1.25.The 5 year change in percent is 3.23.The 10 year change in percent is 2.65.The Serie's long term average value is 9.26. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 7.86 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2007, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +5.04%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1963, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -25.58%.

Population aged 0-14 years of Israel decreased by 0.74% from 27.6 % in 2023 to 27.4 % in 2024. Since the 0.03% upward trend in 2016, population aged 0-14 years fell by 2.98% in 2024. Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Actual value and historical data chart for Israel Population Growth Annual Percent

Israel: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 50.21 percent, a decline from 50.23 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Israel from 1960 to 2024 is 50.28 percent. The minimum value, 49.7 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 50.63 percent was recorded in 1996.

In 2024, more than ****** people migrated from Europe to Israel. It was the continent with the highest number of individuals immigrating to Israel, followed by America and Oceania with over ***** people. In contrast, *** immigrants in Israel arrived from the African continent. As of 2023, the Russian Federation was the country of origin for the majority of immigrants to Israel.

According to a survey, ** percent of the Jewish population in Israel followed kosher practices consistently in accordance with the Jewish tradition. On the other hand, ** percent of Jews did not keep kosher at all, and ** percent mostly kept kosher.