In 1995, Israel had a Jewish population of approximately 4.5 million people, of whom approximately 1.75 million were born abroad. Over one million of these immigrants were born in Europe, with over 650,000 of these born in the former Soviet Union. Despite Poland having the largest Jewish population in the world in the pre-WWII years, the number of Polish Jewish migrants and descendents in Israel was relatively small in 1995 when compared to the USSR due to the impact of the Holocaust.

Outside of Europe, Morocco had the largest number of Jewish immigrants and descendents in Israel by 1995. Morocco had the largest Jewish population in the Muslim world when Israel was founded in 1948, with over 250,000 people. Many Moroccan Jews sought to emigrate to Israel at this time, but often faced resistance from authorities and local populations who believed the Jews would join in the fight against the Arab forces seeking to establish a Muslim state in Palestine. The government of Morocco then officially prohibited emigration to Israel after gaining independence from France in 1956, however this policy was reversed in 1961 whereby the Moroccan government began facilitating Jewish emigration to Israel in return for payments from Jewish organizations in the U.S. and Israel. By the 1970s, Morocco's Jewish population had fallen to less than 15 percent of its size in 1948.

In 2024, more than 24,500 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 4,300 people. In contrast, 363 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.

In 2019, opinion among American Jews on the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the West Bank as part of a peace agreement between Israel and Palestine was divided. 41 percent of respondents said that Israel should be willing to dismantle some of the Jewish settlements, and 28 percent said that Israel should not be willing to dismantle any of the settlements.

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Israel IL: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 5.100 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.300 Ratio for 2015. Israel IL: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 6.300 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 Ratio in 1972 and a record low of 5.100 Ratio in 2016. Israel IL: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People 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. Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (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;

The United States is regarded as one of the most important partner of Israel. The two countries hold strong political, economic, and cultural relations. In a survey conducted in Israel in 2021, 90 percent of the Jewish self-identified left-wing respondents stated that they saw the United States as a friendly country. This political group had the most favorable opinion of the United States. However, many respondents who politically identified as center or right-wing supporters also saw the United States as an Israel-friendly country (80 percent and 71 percent, respectively).

Strong trade ties 

The United States is an important trade partner of Israel. In 2021, imports from the United States into Israel accumulated nearly 7.9 billion U.S. dollars. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year. Imports include machinery, electrical products, vehicles, and aircraft. In addition, in the same year, the value of exports from Israel to the United States reached 11.89 billion U.S. dollars, which was a considerable increase compared to the previous year. Israel exports several goods to the United States, including medicines and electronic components.

Numerous American tourists in Israel 

In 2021, the number of tourists from the United States in Israel amounted to 149,000 compared to around 200,000 in the previous year. This decrease stemmed from the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions that prevented international tourists from entering the country. Numerous American tourists visit Israel every year, including groups of Israeli and Jewish youth who reside in the United States and take, in well-known programs such as Taglit or Masa.

Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Israel (BOI): End of Period: US Dollar data was reported at 3.637 USD/ILS in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.718 USD/ILS for Mar 2025. Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Israel (BOI): End of Period: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 3.249 USD/ILS from Jan 1970 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 664 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.916 USD/ILS in May 2002 and a record low of 0.000 USD/ILS in Oct 1974. Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Israel (BOI): End of Period: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Israel. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.M011: Foreign Exchange Rate.

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Home Ownership Rate in Israel increased to 68 percent in 2024 from 62.70 percent in 2021. This dataset provides - Israel Home Ownership Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel IL: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 21.200 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.300 Ratio for 2015. Israel IL: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 22.600 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.000 Ratio in 1971 and a record low of 20.800 Ratio in 2005. Israel IL: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People 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. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (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;

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Israel Foreign Exchange Rate: BOI: Avg: US Dollar data was reported at 3.705 ILS/USD in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.656 ILS/USD for Oct 2018. Israel Foreign Exchange Rate: BOI: Avg: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 2.981 ILS/USD from Jan 1970 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.939 ILS/USD in Jun 2002 and a record low of 0.000 ILS/USD in Jan 1970. Israel Foreign Exchange Rate: BOI: Avg: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Israel. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Israel – Table IL.M010: Foreign Exchange Rate.

The Social Security Rate in Israel stands at 19.77 percent. This dataset provides - Israel Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The USD/ILS exchange rate fell to 3.3754 on June 30, 2025, down 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Israeli Shekel has strengthened 4.17%, and is up by 10.14% over the last 12 months. Israeli Shekel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

The number of COVID-19 vaccination doses administered per 100 people in Israel rose to 197 as of Oct 27 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Israel Coronavirus Vaccination Rate.

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Key information about Israel Gross Savings Rate

• Israel Gross Savings Rate was measured at 27.2% in Dec 2024, compared with 27.2% in the previous quarter.
• Israel Gross Savings Rate is updated quarterly, with data available from Mar 1995 to Dec 2024, and an average rate of 27.2%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27.2% in Dec 2022 and a record low of 19.5% in Sep 2008.
• CEIC calculates Gross Domestic Savings Rate from quarterly Gross Domestic Savings and quarterly Nominal GDP. Gross Domestic Savings is calculated as Nominal GDP less Final Consumption Expenditure. The Central Bureau of Statistics provides Final Consumption Expenditure in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency.
• In the latest reports, Israel GDP expanded 4.1% YoY in Mar 2023.
• Israel Nominal GDP reached 126,951.7 USD mn in Mar 2023. Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.4% in Mar 2023.
• Israel GDP Per Capita reached 54,391.2 USD in Dec 2024.

IL: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 60.707 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.898 % for 2016. IL: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 60.149 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.669 % in 2008 and a record low of 57.875 % in 1980. IL: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 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 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Israel expanded 0.80 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - Israel GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IL: Population: Female: Ages 65-69: % of Female Population data was reported at 4.271 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.173 % for 2016. IL: Population: Female: Ages 65-69: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 3.145 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.271 % in 2017 and a record low of 1.927 % in 1960. IL: Population: Female: Ages 65-69: % 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.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 65 to 69 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.; ;