Israel Population
Middle East & North Africa · 95th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
10,302,288
The population of Israel is about 10,302,288 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.12% of the world's people.
Israel is ranked 95th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.35% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 13.8 million. That is 4.9 times its 1960 population of 2.1 million. Population density is 474 people per square kilometre. 92% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.3 million
Yearly change
+1.35%
World rank
95th
Share of world
0.12%
Density
474/km²
Land area
21,640 km²
Life expectancy
83.2 yrs
Births per woman
2.87
GDP per capita
$60,337
GDP
$610.8B
Population of Israel, 1960–2050
Israel population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,114,020 | — | 98 |
| 1970 | 2,974,000 | +3.37% | 137 |
| 1980 | 3,878,000 | +2.43% | 179 |
| 1990 | 4,660,000 | +3.14% | 215 |
| 2000 | 6,289,000 | +2.68% | 291 |
| 2010 | 7,623,600 | +1.84% | 352 |
| 2020 | 9,215,100 | +1.78% | 426 |
| 2024 | 10,002,200 | +1.56% | 462 |
| 2026proj. | 10,259,874 | +1.35% | 474 |
| 2030proj. | 10,808,122 | +1.31% | 499 |
| 2040proj. | 12,252,561 | +1.26% | 566 |
| 2050proj. | 13,824,847 | +1.16% | 639 |
Israel vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 17.3 times as many people as Israel. Bangladesh is 2.9 times more densely populated.
Israel population: questions and answers
What is the population of Israel in 2026?
About 10,259,874 (10.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Israel's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.35% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Israel?
About 474 people per km², with a land area of 21,640 km².
What will the population of Israel be in 2050?
About 13.8 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
What is the life expectancy in Israel?
83.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.