Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports

The rate of abortion applications decreased in 2024, and 99.8% of applications were approved in line with Israeli eligibility restrictions, reflecting high fertility rates among Israeli women.

 Picture of pills and medical file with the word abortion on it.
Prayer in a Safed bomb shelter.

Israel at 78: Unbowed, strong, and determined as it swings between a miracle and a mess - comment

 Protesters in Sderot gather for the 'Gaza March,' May 14, 2024

Population in Gaza border region surpasses pre-Oct. 7 levels, data show

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

Israel’s pension gap begins long before workers reach retirement - opinion


Unemployment rates in Israel fall to 2.6% in January

The unemployment rate remains at historic low levels.

 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT bureau: Network, network, network.

Israeli wages increased in 2024, CBS data reveals

Israel’s average salary rose to 14,060 NIS in December, a 4.2% increase from 2023, with the hi-tech sector leading the highest average salaries at 29,736 NIS.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Multi-front war caused emigration from Israel, Knesset report says

Nearly 50% of those who left Israel were Olim.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Thinking about leaving Israel? Everything you need to know about relocation and finances

Many who leave Israel or plan to do so might not be aware that emigrating from Israel for a long period carries legal and financial implications.

 Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on June 9, 2024

Israel's population nears ten million, Central Bureau of Statistics finds

Approximately 7.632 million of Israel's population are Jews (77%), and about 2.067 million are Arabs (20.8%). The annual population growth rate stands at 1.6%, compared to 2.2% in 2022.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel Central Statistics Bureau releases data on milk and honey production in honor of Shavuot

Israel has the highest milk yield per cow in the world and is far ahead of its closest competitors.

 Milk and honey (Illustrative)

Jerusalem's population reaches one million residents in 2024

The data showed that the city had surpassed a population of one million residents information and broke down the different sectors of the population. 

 Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, June 5, 2024.

Israel's GDP grows 14.1% in first quarter of 2024

Spending is still high, however private consumption and investment have yet to return to pre war levels, said the CBS.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

Israeli average real wages increase slightly in March 2024 - CBS

The average salary for Israeli employees was NIS 14,108 in March 2024.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Surprisingly, not Tel Aviv: The unexpected city with the most renters in Israel

As of 2023, there were 2.9 apartments and residential units in Israel, of which 2.05 million apartments were owned. Tel Aviv and Givatayim rank high, but which city has the most renters?

 View from the newest city in Israel, Harish, located in the North. April 10, 2023.