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Israel population overview
Israel is the 31st most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 9,582,948 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.4% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 357 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 170,576 births (17.8 per 1,000 people) and 53,665 deaths (5.6 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 13,416 people. The infant mortality rate is 2.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 2,114,020 in 1960 to 10,122,800 in 2025 — a change of +378.8%, or +2.4% per year on average. It peaked at 10,122,800 in 2025 and has declined 4.3% since.
Demographically, the median age is 29.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 82.9 years; women have on average 2.9 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 27.2% of residents are under 15 and 12.7% are 65 or older (2025); 91.6% of people live in urban areas (2025).
Israel covers 22,070 km², giving a population density of about 439 people per km². GDP was $610.78B in 2025 — about $60,337 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Israel population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 9,686,881 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 9,582,948 |
| World rank | #98 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #31 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.4% |
| Births per year est. | 170,576 |
| Deaths per year est. | 53,665 |
| Net migration per year est. | +13,416 |
| Birth rate | 17.8 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 5.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 2.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 99.3 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 29.3 years |
| Life expectancy | 82.9 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.9 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 91.6% |
| Surface area 2023 | 22,070 km² |
| Population density | 439 per km² |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $610.78B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $60,337 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Israel population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 9,686,881 | – | – |
| 2025 | 10,122,800 | +120,600 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 10,002,200 | +153,200 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 9,849,000 | +291,500 | +3% |
| 2022 | 9,557,500 | +186,100 | +2% |
| 2021 | 9,371,400 | +156,300 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 9,215,100 | +835,000 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 8,380,100 | +756,500 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 7,623,600 | +693,500 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 6,930,100 | +641,100 | +2% |
| 2000 | 6,289,000 | +744,000 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 5,545,000 | +885,000 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 4,660,000 | +427,000 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 4,233,000 | +355,000 | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 3,878,000 | +423,000 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 3,455,000 | +481,000 | +3% |
| 1970 | 2,974,000 | +411,000 | +3% |
| 1965 | 2,563,000 | +448,980 | +3.9% |
| 1960 | 2,114,020 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Israel
Population over time
- From 2,114,020 in 1960 to 9,686,881 today — up 358.2%.
- Population peaked at 10,122,800 in 2025 and is down 4.3% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 83.2 years (2024), up 11.2 years since 1961.
- Fertility: 2.9 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 18.6 births vs 5.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 13.3 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 27.2% of the population is under 15 and 12.7% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 57.67 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 77.59 Mt in 2012 — down 25.7% since.
- Per person: 5.77 t in 2024, vs 5.01 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 2,476.7 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 0.7% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 6.2% of final energy in 2021 (+0.4 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 6.5% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 6.1% to 6.5% since 1990 — roughly 82 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 91.6% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 76.9% in 1960 (+14.7 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: critical — freshwater withdrawals are 204% of renewable internal resources (2021, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 80 m³ in 2021, down 76.7% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $610.78B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 101.7% since 2015.
- That works out to $60,337 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 3.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 88.2% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 177.4 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Israel in 2026?
As of October 2026, Israel has an estimated population of 9,686,881. The United Nations estimated 9,582,948 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.4% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Israel growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.4% per year — roughly 357 more people every day. Each year there are about 170,576 births and 53,665 deaths, with net migration of +13,416.
What is the population density of Israel?
About 439 people per square kilometre: 9,686,881 people living on 22,070 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Israel?
The median age is 29.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 82.9 years. 27.2% of the population is under 15 and 12.7% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Israel rank by population?
Israel is the 98th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 31st in Asia, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Israel changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 2,114,020; by 2025 it had grown to 10,122,800 (+378.8%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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AustriaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+1.4%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.