Life expectancy israel

Longer life, lower expenditure: Israel ranks fourth in life expectancy among OECD countries

New data indicates that life expectancy in Israel has jumped to almost a full additional year, leaving Israel at #4 in OECD rankings.

Senior citizens enjoy a tour of the Kiryat Meir neighbourhood of Tel Aviv. July 28, 2024.
The final work is  being completed on making the Old City accessible not only to people with wheelchairs, baby strollers and vision impairment but also to mini-ambulances, mini-garbage trucks and carts to improve the quality of life for residents.

Secret to living a long life unlocked - study

 Sigal Regev Rosenberg, CEO of Meuhedet Health Services, speaks at the Maariv Annual Business Summit

'Israel must increase investments in health care systems' - Meuhedet CEO

Mayanei Hayeshua Medical team treat a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the coronavirus unit, in Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center, Bnei Brak, Israel, April 13, 2020

Will COVID-19 halt the rise in life expectancy?


Holocaust survivors sicker but outlive other Israelis, study reveals

The overall mortality rate among Holocaust survivors was considerably lower (25.3%) compared with the general Israeli population (41.1%).

The hands of Shalom Shtamberg, a 93-year old Holocaust survivor, are seen during his bar mitzvah ceremony, a Jewish coming-of-age celebration traditionally marked by boys at the age of 13, in Haifa, Israel August 31, 2017

Report: By 2040 Israelis' lifespan will soar, Palestinians' to drop most

A new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Education shows Israel rising to 7th in the world and Palestine dropping to 152nd by 2040.

Elderly couple (illustrative)

Pluristem’s fight against the inevitable aging process

Pluristem’s cell therapy products are designed to treat patients by stimulating their bodies’ own regenerative mechanisms.

A Pluristem scientist at work.

Join the army – study shows it could lengthen your life

The Taub researchers noted that in three of the four countries with the highest male life expectancy in the world, there is compulsory military service.

An IDF soldier.

CBS: In 35 years, Israeli life expectancy has risen by nine years

Ramat Gan has highest longevity among cities

Illustrative photo of elderly couple

Knesset committee to grill Health Ministry officials on low level of many well-baby clinics

Ministry says it “has initiated a multi-year program to improve the status and image of 'tipat halav' stations and its nurses.

Newborn