Survey Finds Nearly One-Fifth of Israelis Consider Leaving Amid Rising Emigration Concerns

A recent survey conducted by Kan News ahead of Israel's upcoming October elections highlights growing public concern over the increasing number of Israelis emigrating. One-third of respondents reported knowing someone who left Israel in the past two years, while 18% admitted they themselves had considered leaving during that period. Despite this, a majority of 82% said they had not contemplated emigration.

When asked if the election results might influence their decision to stay or leave, 12% said yes, 66% said no, and 20% were unsure. Opinions on the level of concern about emigration were nearly evenly split, with 46% not worried and 41% expressing concern. Notably, coalition supporters were largely unconcerned (70%), whereas nearly 60% of opposition voters reported being worried about the emigration trend.

These survey findings align with recent data from Tel Aviv University and the Central Bureau of Statistics, which revealed that between 2023 and 2025, a record 268,509 Israelis left the country for at least three months. In 2025 alone, approximately 90,000 Israelis emigrated temporarily, a figure significantly higher than the average of the previous decade. This surge in emigration underscores the public debate about the country's political and social future.