Historical population data in Israel
Israel: Historical population data was 9.87 million Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
9.87 million Persons
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
28th
of 43 countries
All-time high
9.87 million Persons
in 2025
All-time low
1.10 million Persons
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Historical population data in Israel, 1950–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, historical population data in Israel stood at 9.87 million Persons. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical population data in Israel peaked at 9.87 million Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million Persons, in 1950.
Israel ranks 28th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Historical population data in Israel, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.10 million Persons | — |
| 1951 | 1.32 million Persons | +20.0% |
| 1952 | 1.43 million Persons | +8.0% |
| 1953 | 1.47 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 1954 | 1.50 million Persons | +2.2% |
| 1955 | 1.56 million Persons | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 1.63 million Persons | +4.6% |
| 1957 | 1.72 million Persons | +5.8% |
| 1958 | 1.78 million Persons | +3.6% |
| 1959 | 1.84 million Persons | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 2.15 million Persons | +17.1% |
| 1961 | 2.23 million Persons | +3.9% |
| 1962 | 2.33 million Persons | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 2.43 million Persons | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 2.53 million Persons | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 2.60 million Persons | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 2.66 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 2.71 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 2.81 million Persons | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 2.88 million Persons | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 2.96 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 3.05 million Persons | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 3.23 million Persons | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 3.28 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 3.38 million Persons | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 3.46 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 3.53 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 3.61 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 3.69 million Persons | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 3.79 million Persons | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 3.88 million Persons | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 3.95 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 4.02 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 4.11 million Persons | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 4.16 million Persons | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 4.23 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 4.30 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 4.37 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 4.44 million Persons | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 4.52 million Persons | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 4.66 million Persons | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 4.95 million Persons | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 5.12 million Persons | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 5.26 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 5.40 million Persons | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 5.54 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 5.69 million Persons | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 5.83 million Persons | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 5.97 million Persons | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 6.13 million Persons | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 6.29 million Persons | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 6.44 million Persons | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 6.57 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 6.69 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 6.81 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 6.93 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 7.05 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 7.18 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 7.33 million Persons | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 7.49 million Persons | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 7.62 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 7.77 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 7.91 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 8.06 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 8.22 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 8.38 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 8.55 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 8.71 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 8.88 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 9.05 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 9.22 million Persons | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 9.37 million Persons | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 9.56 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 9.63 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 9.75 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 9.87 million Persons | +1.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 9.87 million Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.48 million Persons, 94% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.53 million Persons | 1.10 million Persons | 1.84 million Persons | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.53 million Persons | 2.15 million Persons | 2.88 million Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.40 million Persons | 2.96 million Persons | 3.79 million Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.20 million Persons | 3.88 million Persons | 4.52 million Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.45 million Persons | 4.66 million Persons | 6.13 million Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.88 million Persons | 6.29 million Persons | 7.49 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.32 million Persons | 7.62 million Persons | 9.05 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.57 million Persons | 9.22 million Persons | 9.87 million Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More population data for Israel
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 12,992 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -7.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.14 million people (2100)
- Population density 912.52 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0847 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical population data in Israel?
- Historical population data in Israel was 9.87 million Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest historical population data recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 9.87 million Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest historical population data recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million Persons in 1950.
- How does Israel rank for historical population data?
- Israel ranks 28th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is historical population data rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Historical population data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents annual population data from 1961 by sex and five year age groups as well as the share of children, youth, the elderly, old-age and total dependency ratios. The data is available for all member countries as well as for the EU27 and G20 countries, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and the World total. The data refer to mid-year estimates of the population. See country details in Historical population metadata.