Holon Leads Israel's Major Cities in Negative Internal Migration
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A new report from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows Holon lost 11.6 residents per 1,000 inhabitants, the highest negative internal migration rate among major Israeli cities. Rishon Lezion, however, saw a positive balance of 2.4 residents per 1,000. The data, based on 2024 figures, reflects movement between Israeli localities, excluding births, deaths, and immigration. Holon's municipality did not comment on the findings.
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- Holon recorded Israel's highest negative internal migration rate among large cities, losing 11.6 residents per 1,000.
- Rishon Lezion was the only city over 200,000 residents with a positive internal migration balance.
- The findings are based on the 2024 local authorities report from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics.
- The report analyzed 18 Israeli cities with populations exceeding 100,000 residents.
- Internal migration data excludes births, deaths, and immigration from abroad.
A recent comprehensive report from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals significant internal migration trends among the country's major cities. The findings indicate that Holon recorded the highest rate of negative internal migration among large cities, losing an average of 11.6 residents per 1,000 inhabitants. This means that for every thousand residents, Holon saw a net decrease of over eleven people who moved to other cities.
The data, processed from the Population Registry and the National Insurance Institute for the 2024 local authorities report, analyzed 18 Israeli cities with populations exceeding 100,000. Holon stood out as the city with the fastest rate of resident departure.
In contrast, Holon's neighbor, Rishon Lezion, experienced a positive internal migration balance, with a gain of 2.4 residents per 1,000 inhabitants. Rishon Lezion is noted as the sole city in Israel with over 200,000 residents to achieve a positive internal migration balance.
Internal migration figures measure the movement of residents between different localities within Israel, excluding births, deaths, and immigration from abroad. These statistics directly reflect a city's success in attracting new residents versus the rate at which existing residents depart for other municipalities. The Holon Municipality did not provide a comment on the report's findings.