57,000 Israelis have left the country since last Rosh Hashanah
Fewer Israelis emigrated than the previous year, but the migration balance remained negative. Population growth remains among the highest in the Western world, though below levels seen before October 7
Israel's population reached an estimated 10.305 million people ahead of Rosh Hashanah, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This represents a growth of around 124,000 individuals over the past year, with an annual population growth rate of 1.2%. The majority of residents, about 7.828 million, are Jewish, accounting for 78.3% of the population, while approximately 2.173 million are Arab, making up 21.7% of the population. Additionally, there are about 304,000 foreign nationals living in Israel.
The population saw 182,000 births and 50,000 deaths over the past year, with a negative international migration balance resulting in the deduction of roughly 8,000 people. However, around 24,000 new immigrants arrived, along with 4,000 individuals through family reunification. Approximately 21,000 Israelis who previously emigrated returned to the country, while 57,000 left the country as classified emigrants.
Israel's migration rate has increased significantly since 2023, with 268,930 Israelis leaving the country in 2023, 2024, and 2025 combined. The population data is based on the 2022 census, with adjustments made for calculating Israelis living abroad and the addition of the foreign population.
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