Israel
- Capital:
- Jerusalem
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- ISR
9,647,689
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
9,647,689
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Israel's population is projected to be 19,454,950 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,647,689 | 1.53% | 97 |
| 2025 | 9,517,181 | 1.58% | 98 |
| 2020 | 8,800,376 | 1.65% | 99 |
| 2019 | 8,657,474 | 1.73% | 99 |
| 2018 | 8,510,067 | 1.77% | 100 |
| 2017 | 8,361,797 | 1.85% | 100 |
| 2015 | 8,052,908 | 1.88% | 100 |
| 2010 | 7,336,735 | 1.75% | 100 |
| 2005 | 6,728,206 | 1.94% | 100 |
| 2000 | 6,111,190 | 2.68% | 99 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,647,689 | 1.53% | 97 |
| 2032 | 10,449,058 | 1.33% | 94 |
| 2037 | 11,138,677 | 1.29% | 91 |
| 2042 | 11,882,512 | 1.3% | 91 |
| 2047 | 12,642,475 | 1.25% | 90 |
| 2052 | 13,395,796 | 1.16% | 88 |
| 2057 | 14,157,654 | 1.11% | 88 |
| 2062 | 14,880,662 | 1% | 87 |
| 2067 | 15,577,460 | 0.92% | 87 |
| 2072 | 16,271,452 | 0.88% | 85 |
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Jerusalem has a metropolitan area population of 1,181,759, comprising 12.25%% of Israel's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem | 1,181,759 | 12.25% |
| 2 | Tel Aviv | 601,995 | 6.24% |
| 3 | Haifa | 317,820 | 3.29% |
| 4 | Petah Tiqwa | 316,909 | 3.28% |
| 5 | Beersheba | 244,833 | 2.54% |
| 6 | Bnei Brak | 235,727 | 2.44% |
| 7 | Ashdod | 235,584 | 2.44% |
| 8 | Rishon LeZion | 234,402 | 2.43% |
| 9 | Netanya | 223,337 | 2.31% |
| 10 | Holon | 174,562 | 1.81% |
As of 2026, Israel has a total population of 9,647,689, ranking as the 97th most populous nation in the world.
Israel has a net population change of approximately 360 people per day, driven by 471 births, 147 deaths, and net immigration of 36 people.
Israel represents 0.12% of the total global population and 0.19% of Asia's population.
Israel has a population density of 445.8 people per km² (approximately 1154.7 per mi²), making it the 29th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 84.62% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Israel is Jewish (73.5%) Note: of which Israel-born 79.7%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 14.3%, Africa-born 3.9%, Asia-born 2.1%. , followed by Arab (21.1%) .
As of 2026, Jewish is the largest religion in Israel, comprising 73.5% of the population.