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Israel

State of Israel

8.9 million
21,056 km2
Arabic, Russian,
None
New Israeli Sheqel ≈ $0.2664
Judaism

Israel is a state in the Middle East, with a population of about 9.7 million people and an area of 22,145 km2. The country borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, the Gaza Strip, and also has access to the Mediterranean and Red Seas. The capital and largest city is Jerusalem, although its status is disputed internationally. Israel was founded in 1948 after the adoption of the partition plan for Palestine, which caused numerous conflicts with neighboring Arab countries. In 2024, the state remains an important political and economic player in the region, known for its high technologies, innovations and medicine.

Happiness level
98
Happiness level
98

In terms of happiness, Israel ranks 4 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
81
Health index
81

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Israel is in 19 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
42
The cleanest air
42

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Israel is ranked 73 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
77
Security of countries
77

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Israel ranks 35 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 82.3 years
82
Life expectancy
82

Israel ranks 20 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
63
Level of human freedom
63

Israel ranks 62 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 65.2 USD
15
The cost of living
15

The cost of living assessment in Israel, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 3.5 percent
78
Unemployment rate
78

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Israel according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 41 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
82
Level of social progress
82

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Israel ranks 31 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
47
Quality of citizenship
47

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Israel ranks 127 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
97
Literacy rate
97

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Israel ranks 71 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 41.83 Mbps
58
Internet speed
58

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Israel ranks 65 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.02 USD
100
Mobile data price
100

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Israel ranks 1 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
54
English proficiency level
54

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Israel ranks 54 in the world.

Israel is an active member of international organizations such as the UN, WTO, and OECD, and maintains close diplomatic and economic ties with the EU and the United States. As a highly developed State, Israel plays a key role in the development of technologies, especially in the field of cybersecurity and medicine. Despite its small territory, the country has a great influence on world politics and the economy due to its strategic position and innovative potential.

Climatic conditions

Israel is located in a subtropical climate zone dominated by arid and warm conditions. However, the climatic zones of the country vary depending on the region. On the Mediterranean coast, the climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild rainy winters. The average temperature in the winter months varies from +10°C to +15°C, and in summer it rises to +30°C and above. In the south of the country, in the Negev desert area, the climate is becoming more arid and desolate, with very high summer temperatures sometimes exceeding +40°C.

An important climatic factor is the diversity of the terrain. Mountains and uplands, such as the Galilee Mountains and the Golan Heights, have a significant impact on the distribution of temperatures and precipitation. For example, snow may fall in northern and mountainous areas in winter, while precipitation is limited in coastal and southern areas.

Annual precipitation varies depending on the region: from 1000 mm in the north to less than 30 mm in the southern desert areas. Most of the precipitation falls in the winter months (from November to March), which makes the summer in Israel almost dry. Such climatic conditions dictate the need to use modern irrigation systems and water conservation, which is especially important for agriculture.

Israel also faces frequent sandstorms, especially during the spring and autumn periods, when warm winds bring sand and dust from the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. In recent years, due to climate change, there has been an increase in temperature and a decrease in precipitation, increasing the need for rational management of water resources and adaptation to new climatic conditions.

Demographics

Israel is a multinational country, the majority of the population (about 74%) are Jews. Arab minorities (about 21%), including Muslims, Christians and Druze, also live here. Approximately 5% of the population consists of other ethnic groups, including immigrants from the countries of the former USSR and Ethiopia. The majority of the population lives in major cities such as Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem.

The average life expectancy in Israel is one of the highest in the world and is about 82.3 years. On average, women live up to 84.3 years, and men live up to 80.2 years. Such high rates are explained by high-quality medicine, high standard of living and good social protection.

The official language of the country is Hebrew. Until 2018, the same applied to the Arabic language, but after legislative changes it received a special status. Hebrew is the main language of business and everyday communication, while Arabic is widely used among the Arab population. English, Russian, Yiddish, Ukrainian, as well as many European and Asian languages are also common.

The religious structure of Israel is diverse: about 74% of the population identify themselves as Jews, while the rest represent Islam (16%), Christianity (2.1%) and other religious groups. Israel is the only country in the world where Judaism is the dominant religion, which plays a key role in cultural and social life.

Economy

The Israeli economy continues to grow steadily in 2024, despite global challenges. The GDP is estimated at $542 billion. with an annual growth of 3.5%. GDP per capita is $56,980, which puts Israel among the highly developed countries. The main sectors of the economy are technology, medicine, agriculture and tourism. Israel is considered a world leader in cybersecurity and innovation, actively attracting international investment in these sectors.

The technology sector, especially startups, is one of the key growth engines. In addition, the country is actively developing medicine, producing innovative medical technologies and drugs, which contributes to export growth and strengthening the economy.

Israel's agriculture, despite limited resources, especially water, remains efficient and highly developed thanks to advanced irrigation systems and technologies. The country actively exports fruits, vegetables and flowers, introducing new methods to increase productivity.

The unemployment rate in 2024 is about 4%, which indicates stability in the labor market. However, there are problems of social inequality and poverty in the country among some segments of the population, especially Arabs, as well as Orthodox Jews.

Freedom of movement (visa-free countries)

An Israeli passport gives its holders the opportunity to visit 155 countries without a visa. The state is ranked 19th in the global mobility passport ranking, which provides citizens with wide access to various countries, including the United States, Canada and most European countries.

Entry requirements may vary depending on the country, but for most destinations a visa is either not required at all (111 countries) or is issued upon arrival (44 countries).

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