Israel's population is aging steadily, with the median age projected to rise from 29 years in 2020 to 32 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 quarter of Israelis were under the age of 14 years. The largest age group in the country being four-year olds 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 24, Tel Aviv was the oldest region with an average age of over 34 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 24 years, while Christians of Arab ethnicity are the oldest, at 35 years. Jews, the largest religious-ethnic group, had a median age of almost 32 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.

As of 2024, the population of Israel reached about 9.8 million permanent residents in total. About 7.7 million were registered as Jews or other non-Arab populations. Furthermore, some 2.1 million Arabs lived in the country.

In 2022, the average number of people per household in the city of Bnei Brak in Israel was 4.37. This city topped the list of people per household among large cities in Israel (200,000 or more people). In comparison, the national average number of people per household was 3.19, which put Bnei Brak, a city with a predominantly Orthodox Jewish population. The city of Tel Aviv-Yafo ends the list with an average of 2.21 persons per household.

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.

In 2024, the number of Jewish immigrants that entered Israel, and naturalized under the Law of Return, reached just over 29,000 people. This figure was down from the previous year, with about 42,700 new migrants. Jewish immigration into Israel increased significantly in 2022 due to the influx of Russian and Ukrainian citizens escaping war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This event is reminiscent of a major wave of Jewish immigration between the early 1990s and early 2000s following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In 2024, some 4,800 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 4,150 people. In contrast, among people aged 75 or older, the number of immigrants was the lowest, with just over 1,200 people.

Israel IL: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.928 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.960 % for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 2.285 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.017 % in 1991 and a record low of 1.307 % in 1984. Israel IL: Population: Growth 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. 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.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 50 states in the United States by Israeli population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each state over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Israeli Population: This column displays the rank of state in the United States by their Israeli population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• State: The State for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Israeli Population: The Israeli population of the state is shown in this column.
• % of Total State Population: This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Israeli. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total United States Israeli Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Israeli population lives in that state. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Key information about Israel population

• The Israel population reached 10.0 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 10.0 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 2.6 % in Dec 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Israel population was 3,658.4 USD in Oct 2024
• Israel Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 62.8 % in Dec 2024

In 2023, roughly 179,000 live births were registered in Israel, a slight decrease from some 181,000 births in the previous year. The number of births fluctuated generally in the period under review, peaking in 2021 with some 185,000 births.

Israel IL: Population: Total data was reported at 8,712,400.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,546,000.000 Person for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 4,480,000.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,712,400.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 2,114,020.000 Person in 1960. Israel IL: Population: Total 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. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

IL: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data was reported at 1.053 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.054 Ratio for 2015. IL: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data is updated yearly, averaging 1.054 Ratio from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2016, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.063 Ratio in 1962 and a record low of 1.051 Ratio in 1987. IL: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births 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. Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births. The data are 5 year averages.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Israel including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: From 55 to 64 Years for Israel (LREM55TTILQ156N) from Q1 1995 to Q2 2025 about 55 to 64 years, Israel, employment-population ratio, population, employment, and rate.

The average life expectancy of Jewish women in Israel in 2022 was 85.1 years, the highest among all groups. This was followed by Muslim women with a life expectancy of 81.8 years, and Jewish men at 81.5 years of age. Muslim men had the lowest life expectancy of 77 years. Over the period observed, the life expectancy of both Jewish and Muslim populations increased, with women consistently living longer their male counterparts.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Israel (SLEMPTOTLSPZSISR) from 1991 to 2024 about Israel, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % of Male Population data was reported at 4.243 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.262 % for 2016. Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 3.930 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.091 % in 2009 and a record low of 3.278 % in 1998. Israel IL: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % 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 55 to 59 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.; ;

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 October of 2025.

In 2023, women aged 65 and above in Israel could expect an additional 11.4 years of healthy living and a total life expectancy of almost 23.5 years. Men, on the other hand, were estimated to have almost 12 years of healthy living, but a shorter life span of about 20.7 years.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Israel was reported at 63 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Employment to population ratio, 15+, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.