Israel Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Israel's net migration was 11,466 in 2025, ranked 176th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Israel's net migration stood at 11,466 in 2025, a rise of +854 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4,735 by 2026. Israel ranked 176th globally.
Israel’s net migration has remained modest in recent years, registering 11,466.00 newcomers in 2025, which places the country at 176th globally and aligns it closely with peers such as Côte d’Ivoire (11,305.00) and Austria (11,254.00). The figure represents a slight increase from the earliest recorded net inflow of 10,990.00 in 1960, yet it is far below the all‑time peak of 178,732.00 recorded in 1990, a period marked by substantial immigration from the former Soviet Union and other diaspora communities. Conversely, the all‑time trough of –3,686.00 in 1985 reflected a temporary outflow during economic adjustments and regional instability. Over the 66‑year coverage span, the net migration series shows a long‑term upward bias, suggesting that demographic and labor‑market policies continue to attract migrants. Future shifts in immigration legislation, regional conflicts, or economic incentives could accelerate or reverse this gradual rise, shaping Israel’s migration trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -5,301 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -283 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4,735 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11,466 | +854 | #176 |
| 2024 | 10,612 | +613 | #171 |
| 2023 | 9,999 | −40,005 | #167 |
| 2022 | 50,004 | +33,145 | #175 |
| 2021 | 16,859 | +286 | #172 |
| 2020 | 16,573 | +439 | #173 |
| 2019 | 16,134 | +519 | #172 |
| 2018 | 15,615 | +1,097 | #162 |
| 2017 | 14,518 | −9,790 | #165 |
| 2016 | 24,308 | −5,427 | #171 |
| 2015 | 29,735 | +4,432 | #179 |
| 2014 | 25,303 | +8,228 | #176 |
| 2013 | 17,075 | +526 | #166 |
| 2012 | 16,549 | +6,079 | #171 |
| 2011 | 10,470 | −2,436 | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's net migration was 11,466 in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.
Israel's net migration peaked at 178,732 in 1990.
The lowest net migration in Israel was -3,686 in 1985.
Israel ranks 176th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's net migration is projected to reach 4,735 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Israel in 2025 was 11,466. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_net-migration,
title = {Israel Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}