Israel Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Israel's population growth was 2.03% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 60.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Israel's population growth stood at 2.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.77pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.03% by 2025. Israel ranked 53rd globally.
Israel’s population growth has slowed markedly over the 65‑year series, falling from a 1961 rate of 3.30 % to a 2025 rate of 2.03 % (ranking 53rd globally). The sharpest acceleration occurred in 1991, when the annual increase peaked at 6.02 %, driven by high fertility and large immigration waves following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. By contrast, the all‑time trough was recorded in 2024 at 1.27 %, reflecting declining birth rates and tighter immigration flows. Compared with peers, Israel’s 2025 growth is virtually identical to São Tomé and Principe’s 2.03 % and only slightly below Uzbekistan’s 2.05 %, but above Kenya’s 1.97 %. The downward trajectory suggests that, absent significant policy shifts or demographic shocks, Israel’s growth rate will likely remain near the low‑double‑digit range in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.03% | +0.77pp | #53 |
| 2024 | 1.27% | −1.74pp | #132 |
| 2023 | 3.00% | +1.04pp | #201 |
| 2022 | 1.97% | +0.28pp | #163 |
| 2021 | 1.68% | −0.08pp | #152 |
| 2020 | 1.76% | −0.15pp | #152 |
| 2019 | 1.91% | −0.02pp | #156 |
| 2018 | 1.93% | −0.01pp | #159 |
| 2017 | 1.94% | −0.02pp | #153 |
| 2016 | 1.96% | −0.02pp | #154 |
| 2015 | 1.98% | +0.06pp | #149 |
| 2014 | 1.92% | +0.05pp | #147 |
| 2013 | 1.87% | +0.02pp | #142 |
| 2012 | 1.85% | −0.00pp | #143 |
| 2011 | 1.85% | +0.02pp | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's population growth was 2.03% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 60.8% increase from the previous year.
Israel's population growth peaked at 6.02% in 1991.
The lowest population growth in Israel was 1.27% in 2024.
Israel ranks 53rd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's population growth is projected to reach 2.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Israel in 2025 was 2.03%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_population-growth,
title = {Israel Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}