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Israel Population Pyramid 1962

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1962
Population: 2,040,961

Year

-5 -1   1962  +1 +5

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Summary

Israel in 1962

The population of Israel in 1962 was 2,040,961. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 44.3%, up from 1,414,217 in 1952.

Half of the population was younger than 25.0 years; 34.8% were children under 15 and 5.4% were 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #119 of 201 by population Ranks #43 of 201 by median age Ranks #12 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Israel
Population
2,040,961
Median age
25.0
0-14 %
34.8%
65+ %
5.4%
Child dependency
58.3
Old-age dependency
9.0
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
13,092,722
Population 2100
19,747,040
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.85

In 2023 women in Israel had on average 2.85 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1961–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19612023 · 83.2

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 83.2 years on average (85.5 years for girls, 81.0 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Israel
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,716,725 immigrants live in Israel, 18.3% of the population.

Morocco190,607
Ukraine151,855
Russian Federation126,688
Romania116,289
Ethiopia101,417
Where emigrants live (2024)

324,779 people born in Israel live in other countries.

United States of America170,342
State of Palestine62,857
Canada30,362
Australia11,821
Egypt7,095
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Israel compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Israel 2,040,961 25.0
Armenia 1,991,689 22.7
Lebanon 1,909,578 19.1
Saudi Arabia 2,620,911 18.4
State of Palestine 1,109,340 16.0
Frequently asked questions about Israel's population
What was the population of Israel in 1962?
In 1962, Israel's population was 2,040,961.
Is Israel's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 44.3% from 1952, with a projected population of 13,092,722 in 2050.
What is the median age in Israel?
Israel's median age is 25.0 years.
How many children and older people live in Israel?
5.4% of Israel's population is 65 or older, and 34.8% is under 15.
What shape is Israel's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Israel has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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