Israel Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Israel's life expectancy was 83.1 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Israel's life expectancy stood at 83.1 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 83.1 by 2025. Israel ranked 18th globally.
Israel’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 61‑year series, climbing from 72.01 in 1961 to 83.10 in 2025, which places the nation 18th globally. The all‑time trough of 70.97 occurred in 1969, reflecting the health challenges of that period, while the peak of 83.20 was recorded in 2023, marginally above the current level. Compared with peers, Israel’s 2025 figure is slightly lower than Korea’s 83.12 and Gibraltar’s 83.19, yet higher than New Zealand’s 82.94, underscoring its competitive position among high‑income economies. The persistent upward trajectory is driven by advances in medical technology, expanded preventive care, and improvements in socioeconomic conditions. Continued investment in public health infrastructure and policies that address aging‑related diseases will be crucial to sustain or further elevate life expectancy, especially as demographic shifts place greater demand on the health system.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 83.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 83.1 | −0.1 | #18 |
| 2023 | 83.2 | +0.5 | #16 |
| 2022 | 82.7 | +0.2 | #17 |
| 2021 | 82.5 | −0.1 | #18 |
| 2020 | 82.6 | −0.2 | #13 |
| 2019 | 82.8 | +0.0 | #21 |
| 2018 | 82.8 | +0.3 | #15 |
| 2017 | 82.6 | +0.1 | #18 |
| 2016 | 82.4 | +0.4 | #17 |
| 2015 | 82.1 | −0.1 | #21 |
| 2014 | 82.2 | +0.1 | #17 |
| 2013 | 82.1 | +0.4 | #16 |
| 2012 | 81.7 | +0.0 | #17 |
| 2011 | 81.7 | +0.1 | #18 |
| 2010 | 81.6 | +0.2 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's life expectancy was 83.1 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Israel's life expectancy peaked at 83.2 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Israel was 71.0 in 1969.
Israel ranks 18th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's life expectancy is projected to reach 83.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Israel in 2025 was 83.1. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_life-expectancy,
title = {Israel Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}