Israel's Population Reaches 10.3 Million Amid Shifting Immigration and Emigration Trends

Israel's population has reached approximately 10.3 million people as of September 10th, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics ahead of the Jewish New Year. The population includes 9.9 million Israeli citizens and 286,700 foreign residents. The Israeli population grew by about 124,000 people since the previous year's holiday. Of the total population, 7.767 million are Jewish or of other religions, and 2.1 million are Arab.

In 2025, 20,900 individuals immigrated to Israel, a decrease from the 31,000 who arrived the previous year. Concurrently, 69,500 Israelis emigrated abroad in 2025, down from 82,800 in 2024. The number of Israelis returning to the country also saw a decline, with 18,800 returning in 2025 compared to 24,200 in 2024.

The data also highlighted trends in other sectors. Average life expectancy for men was 81.4 years and for women 85.9 years, exceeding the OECD average. The health sector's national expenditure reached 156.8 billion shekels (7.4% of GDP), while education spending was 162.6 billion shekels (7.6% of GDP). The education system serves approximately 2 million students, with projections indicating a rise to 2.72 million by 2030.

In terms of the economy, the average monthly gross income was 26,330 shekels, with net income averaging 21,606 shekels. The housing price index decreased by about 1%, while rent prices rose by 4.3%. The number of active businesses in Israel stands at 731,575, with over 67,100 new businesses opening in the past year compared to 49,400 closures.

Public spending on order and law enforcement increased to 33.5 billion shekels. Road traffic accidents decreased to 7,717 in 2025, though fatalities rose by 4.6% to 459. The government sector's expenditure was 933.4 billion shekels (43.9% of GDP), with a deficit of 109.1 billion shekels.