Net migration in Israel
Israel: Net migration was 11,466 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Israel, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Israel stood at 11,466.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 61.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Israel peaked at 178,732 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -3,686, in 1985.
That places Israel 42nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,990 | — |
| 1961 | 34,482 | +213.8% |
| 1962 | 52,313 | +51.7% |
| 1963 | 53,877 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 54,050 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 54,694 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 57,347 | +4.9% |
| 1967 | 59,483 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 60,804 | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 59,928 | -1.4% |
| 1970 | 56,173 | -6.3% |
| 1971 | 52,632 | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 27,415 | -47.9% |
| 1973 | 14,310 | -47.8% |
| 1974 | 11,929 | -16.6% |
| 1975 | 11,726 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 10,459 | -10.8% |
| 1977 | 12,747 | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 15,556 | +22.0% |
| 1979 | 15,591 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 16,284 | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 16,021 | -1.6% |
| 1982 | 16,563 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 689 | -95.8% |
| 1984 | 10,933 | +1486.8% |
| 1985 | -3,686 | -133.7% |
| 1986 | -3,598 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 7,511 | -308.8% |
| 1988 | 1,675 | -77.7% |
| 1989 | 14,192 | +747.3% |
| 1990 | 178,732 | +1159.4% |
| 1991 | 153,141 | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 57,522 | -62.4% |
| 1993 | 49,345 | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 57,273 | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 61,800 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 66,811 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 60,297 | -9.7% |
| 1998 | 52,713 | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 78,422 | +48.8% |
| 2000 | 63,409 | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 38,643 | -39.1% |
| 2002 | 17,420 | -54.9% |
| 2003 | 6,684 | -61.6% |
| 2004 | 8,494 | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 10,975 | +29.2% |
| 2006 | 11,446 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 9,654 | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 7,974 | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 7,269 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 12,906 | +77.5% |
| 2011 | 10,470 | -18.9% |
| 2012 | 16,549 | +58.1% |
| 2013 | 17,075 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 25,303 | +48.2% |
| 2015 | 29,735 | +17.5% |
| 2016 | 24,308 | -18.3% |
| 2017 | 14,518 | -40.3% |
| 2018 | 15,615 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 16,134 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 16,573 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 16,859 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 50,004 | +196.6% |
| 2023 | 9,999 | -80.0% |
| 2024 | 10,612 | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 11,466 | +8.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 11,466 is above the median for high income countries, which is 843, 13.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Israel's 11,466 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -581. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Israel changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +1486.8% | 689 | 10,933 |
| 1990 | +1159.4% | 14,192 | 178,732 |
| 1989 | +747.3% | 1,675 | 14,192 |
| 1987 | +308.8% | -3,598 | 7,511 |
| 1961 | +213.8% | 10,990 | 34,482 |
| 2022 | +196.6% | 16,859 | 50,004 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49,797 | 10,990 | 60,804 | 10 |
| 1970s | 22,854 | 10,459 | 56,173 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,658 | -3,686 | 16,563 | 10 |
| 1990s | 81,606 | 49,345 | 178,732 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,197 | 6,684 | 63,409 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,261 | 10,470 | 29,735 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,252 | 9,999 | 50,004 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 39 Turkmenistan 13,268 compare
- 40 Somalia 12,077 compare
- 41 Peru 11,931 compare
- 43 Cote d'Ivoire 11,305 compare
- 44 Austria 11,254 compare
- 45 Azerbaijan 8,731 compare
More financial sector data for Israel
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 65.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1794 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 47.93 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 65.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1794 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Israel?
- Net migration in Israel was 11,466 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 178,732 in 1990.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,686 in 1985.
- How does Israel rank for net migration?
- Israel ranks 42nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.