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Israel: key facts and figures
Israel has 9.4 million people, Hebrew as an official language, the Israeli new shekel and 9 public holidays a year. It ranks 8th of 192 countries for mean years of schooling.
9.4 millionpeople
ILScurrency
Hebrewofficial language
+972calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
9.4 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.41%
- Fertility rate2.8 per woman#59
- Aged 65 and over12.55%#63
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$60,337Output per person
- Total economy$610.8 billion#26
- Real growth+2.9%#105
- Inflation3%#93
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.919Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.813#36
- Life expectancy82.4 years#19
- Mean schooling13.5 years#8
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Israeli new shekelCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeILS
- Symbol₪
- CapitalJerusalem
Languages
which languages hold official status
HebrewOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type HPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+972
- Time zoneAsia/Jerusalem
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
9Public holidays in 2026
- Apr 2First Day of Passover
- Apr 8Seventh Day of Passover
- Apr 22Independence Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
88.2%Internet use
- E-government index0.901#23
- Global rank#23
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCoastal plain, central highlands and Jordan Rift
- ClimateThe climate is Mediterranean across much of the north and west, becoming progressively drier toward the south and in lower rift areas.
Education
how the school system is structured
Ages 3 to 17Compulsory education
- School teaching staff197,300
- Education expenditureNIS 158.9bn
- Secondary vocational share19.4%
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