Israel Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Israel's urban population was 91.50% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Israel's urban population stood at 91.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.50% by 2025. Israel ranked 29th globally.
Israel’s urban population share has risen steadily over the 66‑year series, climbing from the all‑time trough of 76.91 % in 1960 to a peak of 91.73 % in 2009 and reaching 91.50 % in 2025, which places the country at rank 29 globally. The gradual increase reflects post‑war industrialisation, extensive housing development and the concentration of services in major metropolitan areas such as Tel Aviv and Haifa. Israel’s urbanisation level now closely matches that of Curaçao (91.44 %) and remains just below Japan’s 92.29 % share, underscoring a convergence with highly urbanised economies. The modest decline from the 2009 peak suggests that the rate of spatial consolidation may be slowing as the country approaches the practical limits of urban concentration. Future shifts in housing policy, infrastructure investment or demographic trends could either sustain the high urban share or open space for modest re‑ruralisation, influencing the trajectory of Israel’s urban population share.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 91.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 91.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 91.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.50% | −0.04% | #29 |
| 2024 | 91.54% | +0.03% | #188 |
| 2023 | 91.51% | +0.01% | #188 |
| 2022 | 91.50% | −0.04% | #189 |
| 2021 | 91.54% | −0.04% | #189 |
| 2020 | 91.58% | −0.04% | #189 |
| 2019 | 91.62% | −0.03% | #190 |
| 2018 | 91.65% | −0.02% | #192 |
| 2017 | 91.67% | −0.02% | #193 |
| 2016 | 91.69% | −0.01% | #195 |
| 2015 | 91.70% | −0.01% | #195 |
| 2014 | 91.72% | −0.01% | #196 |
| 2013 | 91.72% | −0.00% | #196 |
| 2012 | 91.73% | −0.00% | #196 |
| 2011 | 91.73% | −0.00% | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's urban population was 91.50% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Israel's urban population peaked at 91.73% in 2009.
The lowest urban population in Israel was 76.91% in 1960.
Israel ranks 29th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's urban population is projected to reach 91.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Israel in 2025 was 91.50%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_urban-population,
title = {Israel Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}