Central Bureau of Statistics

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Israeli population crosses 10 million ahead of Jewish New Year

Jews and others account for roughly 7.76 million residents, or 78.5% of the total population, while Arabs number approximately 2.13 million, representing 21.5%.

Israelis enjoy Rosh Hashanah fair at a social complex in Jerusalem, September 19, 2025
Israelis walk their dogs on haBima Square in Tel Aviv. September 17, 2025.

More Israelis emigrated than arrived over past year, CBS report reveals

Arnona Hills project by Geshem

Israel's middle class abandons real estate market as luxury home buyers rise

 IN KIBBUTZ Ein Zivan, work takes place in the Pelter Winery vineyard, which sustained significant damage due to fire at the beginning of the war, just as the vineyard was set to yield fruit.

The war has devastated Israel's culinary industry - opinion


One in six Israelis faces crime in 2024, CBS report finds

The survey revealed that 15% of adults experienced some form of harm, ranging from sexual harassment to online offenses.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

Increase in applications for pregnancy termination in Israel in 2023, CBS reveals

The report reveals that Jewish women had an approval rating of 8.1 per 1,000 women aged 15-49, while Arab women had 6 per 1,000 women.

 A woman holds a pregnancy test in her hands.

Unemployment rates in Israel fall to 2.6% in January

The unemployment rate remains at historic low levels.

 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT bureau: Network, network, network.

Israeli wages increased in 2024, CBS data reveals

Israel’s average salary rose to 14,060 NIS in December, a 4.2% increase from 2023, with the hi-tech sector leading the highest average salaries at 29,736 NIS.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Multi-front war caused emigration from Israel, Knesset report says

Nearly 50% of those who left Israel were Olim.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Thinking about leaving Israel? Everything you need to know about relocation and finances

Many who leave Israel or plan to do so might not be aware that emigrating from Israel for a long period carries legal and financial implications.

 Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on June 9, 2024

Israel's population nears ten million, Central Bureau of Statistics finds

Approximately 7.632 million of Israel's population are Jews (77%), and about 2.067 million are Arabs (20.8%). The annual population growth rate stands at 1.6%, compared to 2.2% in 2022.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel Central Statistics Bureau releases data on milk and honey production in honor of Shavuot

Israel has the highest milk yield per cow in the world and is far ahead of its closest competitors.

 Milk and honey (Illustrative)

Jerusalem's population reaches one million residents in 2024

The data showed that the city had surpassed a population of one million residents information and broke down the different sectors of the population. 

 Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, June 5, 2024.

Israel's GDP grows 14.1% in first quarter of 2024

Spending is still high, however private consumption and investment have yet to return to pre war levels, said the CBS.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

Israeli average real wages increase slightly in March 2024 - CBS

The average salary for Israeli employees was NIS 14,108 in March 2024.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023