Israel Population Pyramid (2026)
Israel has a population of 9,647,689 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 96th-largest population in the world and 0.12% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 26.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.8%, with 99.3 males for every 100 females.
Israel Demographics
Israel has 9.6 million people in 2026, up 236.8% from 2.9 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 118,097 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 12.8% — the 69th-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 26.9% — the 83rd-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 24.7% (2,381,342)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Israel's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Israel has 99.3 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 33,007 (0.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:4,807,341
- Percentage:49.8%
Female Statistics
- Population:4,840,348
- Percentage:50.2%
- Ratio Format:1:1.007
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Israel indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 171,923 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177,692 | 19.9 | 3.02 | estimate |
| 2022 | 174,982 | 19.2 | 2.94 | estimate |
| 2023 | 172,312 | 18.6 | 2.83 | estimate |
| 2024 | 171,566 | 18.3 | 2.79 | projection |
| 2025 | 171,390 | 18.0 | 2.75 | projection |
| 2026 | 171,923 | 17.8 | 2.73 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (171,923 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Israel's median age is 29.3 years
Half the population is younger than 29.3 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 866,546 | 9.0% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 880,064 | 9.1% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 849,219 | 8.8% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 787,081 | 8.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 740,053 | 7.7% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 668,831 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 609,915 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 586,260 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 569,792 | 5.9% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 539,800 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 509,587 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 429,194 | 4.4% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 374,948 | 3.9% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 349,045 | 3.6% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 319,640 | 3.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 269,764 | 2.8% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 145,959 | 1.5% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 93,004 | 1.0% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 42,197 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 13,752 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 3,035 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.73 children per woman and 17.8 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (5.6). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Israel Total Fertility Rate: 2.73 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.02 | 19.9 | |
| 2022 | 2.94 | 19.2 | ↓0.08 |
| 2023 | 2.83 | 18.6 | ↓0.11 |
| 2024 | 2.79 | 18.3 | ↓0.04 |
| 2025 | 2.75 | 18.0 | ↓0.04 |
| 2026 | 2.73 | 17.8 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.64
Israel's total fertility rate is 2.73 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Israel ranks 59 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −40.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Israel's population has increased by 648.3%.
The median age has increased from 24.5 in 1950 to 29.3 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Israel's Demographics
Israel has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 26.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.8%.
The largest five-year age band is 5–9, at 9.1% of the population, compared with 9.0% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Israel's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Israel's working-age share peaked in 1950 at 64.0% and is 60.3% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Israel is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.73 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Israel's median age changed by +0.5 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 9,647,689 |
| Male Population | 4,807,341(49.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,840,348(50.2%) |
| Median Age | 29.3 years |
| Sex Ratio | 99.3 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 2,595,829(26.9%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 5,815,464(60.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 1,236,396(12.8%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 65.9 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 44.6 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 21.3 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Israel
How long the average person in Israel is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Israel is projected to grow to 13.1 million people by 2050 (+35.7% from 2026).
The median age rises from 29.3 in 2026 to 32.2 by 2050.
Israel's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 29.9%, growing from 2.9 million in 1970 to 3.7 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.8 years, indicating population aging during this period
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 2.3 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 2.9M to 3.7M
- • Growth rate of 29.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 22.2 to 24.0 years (+1.8y)
- • 65+ share changed by +2.3 points; under-15 share by −0.3 points
How Does Israel Compare to Its Neighbors?
Israel has an older population than Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria. Israel has a smaller population than Egypt, Jordan, Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Israel
How does Israel rank globally by population?
Israel ranks 96th in the world by population with 9.65 million people as of 2026, representing 0.12% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Israel's age structure reveal about its development?
Israel's age structure — 26.9% under 15, 60.3% working-age (15–64) and 12.8% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 29.3 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Israel?
Israel has 65.9 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Israel experiencing a demographic dividend?
Israel has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Israel's working-age share peaked in 1950 at 64.0% and is 60.3% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Israel's population?
Israel has more females than males, with 99.3 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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