Population of Israel

As of August 2026, the population of Israel is 9.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 131 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.37%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 28.8 years in 2016 to 29.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 82.9 years and population density is 445.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Israel peaked in 1990, reaching around 5.42% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.36% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 246.5 thousand in 1990 to nearly 131.11 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Israel, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.8 years in 2006 to 82.9 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Israel

Israel has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there is also a large one. The most populous city is Jerusalem, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 971.8 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Tel Aviv with 432.9 thousand and West Jerusalem, Jerusalem with 400 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Israel: