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Israel — Living: Major Cities

The Central Bureau of Statistics put Israel population at 10.094 million on the eve of the 77th Independence Day in 2025, with Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-Yafo and Haifa the largest cities.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceCentral Bureau of Statistics Israel — populationLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Israel population was 10.094 million in 2025: about 76.6% Jews and others, 20.9% Arabs and 2.5% foreigners (CBS).
  • CBS data show Jerusalem grew by about 13,400 in 2023 through natural increase, offset by net internal outmigration.
  • Older CBS data list Jerusalem as the largest city, followed by Tel Aviv-Yafo and Haifa (Jerusalem about 815,000, Tel Aviv-Yafo about 415,000 and Haifa about 272,000 at the end of 2012).
  • City counts for the 2022 Census estimate are in tables on census.cbs.gov.il.

Steps

  1. Researching Major Cities in Israel — This can be done by consulting official government websites, tourist information, or online resources.
  2. Understanding City Characteristics — Each city in Israel has its unique characteristics, such as cultural, historical, or economic aspects that make it distinct from others.

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