Central Bureau Of Statistics

Ahead of Independence Day: Israel in numbers

Israel’s population reaches over 10.2 million ahead of Independence Day, reflecting rapid growth driven by high birth rates, aliyah, and longevity.

Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies

Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.

182,000 births in 2025

Natural growth in Israel continues to strengthen

In 2025, approximately 182,000 babies were born in Israel, and there was a decrease in the number of deaths - however, the number of immigrants decreased to just about 24.6 thousand.

Report:

Extended reserve duty puts major strain on soldiers’ families

Central Bureau of Statistics report shows that half of reservists’ spouses reported harm to their marriage, a third considered separation, and over half saw a negative impact on their children’s mental health.

Ahead of New Year:

Over ten million people live in Israel

Israel’s population exceeds 10 million at the end of 2024, with 78.6% Jews, 21.4% Arabs, and rising emigration offsetting lower immigration numbers.

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.

Independence Day:

More than ten million citizens live in Israel

Israel's population has grown in the last decade at a rate of about 1.5% per year, which is among the highest in the Western world. 91% of Israelis report being satisfied with their lives.

Double than any other city

11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel

According to Central Bureau of Statistics' data published today, more Israelis have emigrated from Tel Aviv and Haifa than from any other city.

Israel's most common baby names of 2023

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes statistics on baby names in Israel throughout 2023.

'Israel will be less than 70% Jewish in less than a decade'

New data reveals Jewish percentage in Israel hits all time new low, Israeli Immigration Policy Center urges: 'Maintain responsible immigration policy that will also ensure Israel's future as a refuge for the Jewish people.'

12 times more than in 1948:

Ahead of Independence Day: 9.9 million people living in Israel

Since last Independence day, Israel's population has grown by 189,000 people; by next Independence Day, Israel's population is expected to reach over 10 million.

Survey: Who lives better, Jews or Arabs?

The Central Bureau of Statistics has published a study showing that Jews enjoy a better quality of life than Arabs, but suffer more assaults in traffic.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Approx. 46% of world Jews live in Israel

In 2022 there were 15.3 million, still less than before the Holocaust when the number was 16.6 million.

New survey:

Haredim do more volunteer work than any other sector

Volunteering leads to higher rates of life satisfaction, survey found.

Israel's first internet census declared a success

First internet population census in Israel is successful; over 100,000 respond to census questionnaire since its inauguration.

Israel's fertility rate dropped in 2020

In 2020, 3.8% less babies were born than in 2018, and the fertility rate dropped below 3.0, Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics says.

Israel is growing - here are the numbers at the start of 2022

Central Bureau of Statistics releases figures showing Israeli population grew by 160,000 in 2021.

Jerusalem's Pantry Packers brings volunteering to the US

'The hands-on lesson is one of doing kindness in its purest form.'

Israel's population nears 10 million

Jewish Israelis comprise 73.9% of population, Arabs 21.1%, statistics show.

Number of Israelis traveling abroad rising slowly but surely

Number of Israelis traveling abroad on the rise but far from pre-pandemic rate, statistics show.

6.8 million Jews live in Israel on eve of Independence Day

Over 1/4 of Israeli population are children under age of 14. Nearly 50% of global Jewish population lives in Israel.

How many babies were born in the year of COVID-19?

With change of civil years, Central Bureau of Statistics publishes Israel population data, which has grown by 1.7% in past year.

Despite the pandemic - No increase in mortality in 2020

Central Bureau of Statistics finds mortality rates in Israel were unusually low at start of 2020, rose to 2019 levels after COVID-19 onset.

Jobs drop 27.4% in April

Hospitality and food sectors in Israel see 75.7% loss in jobs in first month of coronavirus lockdown.

72nd Independence Day

6.8 million Jews in Israel

Israel's population grows by 1.9% over the past year.

Survey: The more children Jews have, the happier they are

CBS statistics show: Married people are happier than unmarried people, life satisfaction climbs as number of children rises.

Which Israeli city has the highest divorce rate?

New government release shows statistics on marriage, divorce, home ownership, and more.

Nearly 90% of Israelis happy with their jobs

Close to 90% of Israelis are happy with their jobs and lives, though nearly a third live in debt.

Report: 42% of Israeli families live in overdraft

More Arabs then Jews avoid using credit cards, and less have mortgage debt.

Beit Shemesh has the largest number of children per family

Children make up 33% of Israel's population, statistics show.

Nearly a third of haredim didn't grow up haredi

Educated parents mean educated children - and nearly a third of haredim did not grow up in a haredi home, CBS survey shows.

Most senior citizens are happy with their lives

New statistics paint positive picture of how Israeli seniors fare: Most are happy, financially independent, and in good health.

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, to see a 14% increase in number of students

New statistics show Israel's public school sectors growing, as number of students in Arab schools drop.

Muslims now make up 18% of Israel's population

Muslim population growth, fertility rates, decline slightly in 2018, statistics show.

A third of young adults live with their parents

New survey shows 32% of young adults live with their parents, 79% of them are employed. Also: Most divorces happen after 10 or more years.

Number of car accidents in Israel drops

Central Statistics Bureau presents data on road accidents showing decrease in accidents as well as fatalities and injuries compared to 2017.

City with the most children - Modi'in Ilit

Israeli households have 2.46 children on average, nearly 3 million children in country, Central Bureau of Statistics reported.

Israel's senior citizens are happy with their lives

Percentage of senior citizens rises, statistics show most senior are happy with their lives.

Watch: If Israel were a village of 100 persons

Central Bureau of Statistics presents latest population data - with a scaled-down model for easier visualization.

Netanyahu: It's good to live in Israel

'People feel the country is on an upward path, that it's good to live here - so about 90% of citizens say they're satisfied living here.'

89% of Israelis satisfied with their lives

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes population details ahead of Rosh Hashanah, finding that average life expectancy continues to rise.

Study shows Muslim birthrate rising

Study shows Israeli Muslim birthrate rising, reversing a 16-year decrease. Muslims make up close to 18% of Israel's population.

Haredim most satisfied with life

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics report, 91% of haredim contributed to charity, compared to 60% of secular Israelis.

Population of Israel: 8.8 million

Data released ahead of 2018 finds 75% of Israeli population is Jewish. 73.8% of babies born last year Jewish, 23.3% Arab.

Within 45 years:

Sharp jump in number of singles

Israelis marry more than in most developed countries, but marriage age has climbed steadily in recent decades.

Gaps between the center and periphery affect teachers, too

Teachers in Israel's periphery have lower test scores than teachers in Israel's center - and it may be affecting the students.

Tourism in Israel hits record high

Tourism during first half of 2017 jumps 26%, marking record high. Tourism Minister: Expect similar stats in coming months.

Report: Half of all Arabs don't read books

Central Bureau of Statistics: Women read more books than men, half of Arabs don't read at all.

Jerusalem is Israel's largest city

Jerusalem's population grows by 16,000 residents, 8,200 of whom are Jewish.

Population of Israel: 8.68 million

As State of Israel nears 70th birthday, new statistics find that population is 10 times as great as it was during state's founding.

What were the most popular names for boys and girls in 2015?

The Central Bureau of Statistics published the most popular names for boys and girls in 2015.

Residents of Judea and Samaria feel most secure of all Israelis

CBS finds residents of Judea and Samaria feel the most secure of all Israelis. Residents of Jerusalem feel the least secure.

Israel's population reaches 8.58 million

Israel will have a population of 8.585 million citizens this Rosh Hashanah, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Average wage rises to 9,507 shekels

Of all jobs measured in May, 33% had a higher-than-average wage, while 66% had a lower-than-average wage.

Data reveals haredi educational gap

Statistics regarding dropout rates among haredim in academia emerges to challenge haredi narrative that core curriculum is unnecessary.

Divorce becoming more common in Israel

Central Bureau of Statistics reveal that about 2% of the population are divorced, rate is constantly increasing.

Jerusalem the Golden

Jerusalem now home to 10% of Israelis

The largest city in Israel, 870,000 residents recorded in Jerusalem as of 2015 Jerusalem Day statistics reveal.

Road accident rate rises for third year

126 Israelis killed so far in 2016; 1,200 injured on electric bikes.

83% of Israelis are satisfied with where they live

Central Bureau of Statistics releases figures from the 2014 quality of life survey.

68 years since Israel's founding

Israel's population: Over 8.5 million

Israeli population grows by 2.2% since last year’s Independence Day, approximately 195,000 babies were born; 36,000 made Aliyah.