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Israel
Israel places highest on Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Global Militarisation Index (bottom 1%).
Israel in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
9,256,314
people
since 1950
Land area
21,640
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
48,197
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
82.41
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.919
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
3.489
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Israel
Key facts about Israel
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Official language
- Hebrew
- Currency
- new shekel (ILS)
- ISO code
- ISR · IL
- Domain · dialling
- .il · +972
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Israel’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
9thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
10thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
13thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
15thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint17thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint25thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
25thof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
29thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint48thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
50thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
74thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
67thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
99thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
116thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
131stof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint167thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Israel’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Israel in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Israel stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Israel sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Israel does best15
In the top third of all countries measured. 15 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 179 · 88.52 · 2025
world median 35.95 (better)
- 1st
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 84 · 6.346 · 2023
world median 0.814 (better)
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 170 · 82.14 · 2024
world median 25.42 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
- 4thICT Services Exportstop 3%
Position · derived 4th of 118 · 41.03 · 2024
world median 7.474 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
- 6thMaternal Mortality Ratiotop 3%
Position · derived 190th of 195 · 1 = worst · 2.49 · 2023
world median 46.65 (better)
- 7th
Rank 7th of 145 · 1.334 · 2024
world median 0.131 (better) · ▲ 8 pts since 2014
- 8thChild Marriagetop 6%
Position · derived 136th of 143 · 1 = worst · 0.8 · 2025
world median 17.1 (better)
- 8th
- 8thMean Years of Schoolingtop 4%
Position · derived 8th of 193 · 13.53 · 2023
world median 9.933 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2013
- 8th
Position · derived 120th of 127 · 1 = worst · 0.9 · 2023
world median 4.7 (better) · ▲ 16 pts since 2015
- 9th
Position · derived 9th of 68 · 23.41 · 2022
world median 17.81 (better) · ▲ 11 pts since 2012
- 9th
Position · derived 9th of 120 · 98.44 · 2024
world median 65.93 (better) · ▼ 7 pts since 2014
- 10thICT Goods Exportstop 8%
Position · derived 10th of 119 · 17.66 · 2024
world median 0.975 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
Where Israel struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 2ndGlobal Militarisation Indexbottom 1%
Rank 2nd of 149 · 1 = worst · 262.28 · 2023
world median 100.66 (worse)
- 3rdDeaths in Organized Violencebottom 1%
Position · derived 3rd of 59 · 1 = worst · 14,563 · 2025
world median 0 (worse) · ▼ 20 pts since 2015
- Water Stressbottom 6%
Position · derived 12th of 177 · 1 = worst · 119.58 · 2023
world median 10 (worse)
Position · derived 181st of 211 · -0.914 · 2025
world median 0.171 (worse) · ▼ 12 pts since 2015
Position · derived 32nd of 174 · 1 = worst · 10.06 · 2025
world median 4.456 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Israel can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
19th
of 141 · 1990
27th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
38th
of 173 · 2012
35th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
32nd
of 79 · 1990
27th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
16th
of 132 · 2022
14th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
19th
of 140 · 1995
7th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
20th
of 172 · 2020
16th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Israel has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Open Data Inventory+37 pts since 2016
- Political Violence by Non-State Actors+31 pts since 2015
- Carbon Intensity of Electricity+29 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Israel has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Crop Production Index-49 pts since 2012
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary-32 pts since 2014
- Cereal Yield-29 pts since 2013
05In context
Israel and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Israel
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions26
Agriculture Orientation Index45th of 132position · derived0.43Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 34% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Israel 0.43 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 47%0.598CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 47% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Israel 0.598 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings121st of 198position · derived39.32Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 39% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Israel 39.32 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)43rd of 192rank0.54ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 22% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Israel 0.54 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Israel 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption41st of 211position · derived0.957Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 19% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Israel 0.957 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index35th of 181rank62CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 19% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Israel 62 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
General Government Consumption11th of 132position · derived24.97General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 8% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Israel 24.97 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index16th of 195rank71.32AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 8% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Israel 71.32 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness32nd of 209position · derived1.192Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 15% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Israel 1.192 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student9th of 68position · derived23.41Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
top 12% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Israel 23.41 · world median 17.81 (better)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2012
GovTech Maturity Index99th of 196position · derived0.629GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 50% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Israel 0.629 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index41st of 175position · derived0.857Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Israel 0.857 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index48th of 176position · derived0.588Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Israel 0.588 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory35th of 168rank74ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 22% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Israel 74 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2016
Political Corruption Index145th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.107Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 18% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Israel 0.107 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Wage Bill66th of 168position · derived9.115Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 39% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Israel 9.115 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality25th of 209position · derived1.126Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 12% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Israel 1.126 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law55th of 211position · derived0.677Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 26% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Israel 0.677 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators17th of 188position · derived90.29SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 9% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Israel 90.29 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density39th of 139position · derived25.09Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 28% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Israel 25.09 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index53rd of 176position · derived0.694Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Israel 0.694 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Voice and Accountability80th of 206position · derived0.39Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 39% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Israel 0.39 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law97th of 190position · derived80.63WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 48% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Israel 80.63 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation28
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution39th of 139position · derived89.27Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 28% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Israel 89.27 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings19th of 118position · derived19.2Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 15% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Israel 19.2 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2011
Container Port Traffic43rd of 103position · derived3,059,136Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 41% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Israel 3,059,136 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index131st of 195position · derived99.92Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 33% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Israel 99.92 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -49 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports3rd of 170position · derived82.14Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 1% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Israel 82.14 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index7th of 145rank1.334ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 4% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Israel 1.334 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)91st of 138position · derived27.56Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 34% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Israel 27.56 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit1st of 179position · derived88.52Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 1% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Israel 88.52 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index105th of 195position · derived105.48Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 46% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Israel 105.48 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 24%4.288FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 24% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Israel 4.288 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth106th of 186position · derived2.931GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 43% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Israel 2.931 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)39th of 185position · derived48,197GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 21% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Israel 48,197 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index14th of 139rank52.25GII score (0–100)2025
top 9% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Israel 52.25 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)16th of 102position · derived47,468GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 15% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Israel 47,468 · world median 14,273 (better)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)53rd of 131position · derived24.35Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 40% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Israel 24.35 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)48th of 146position · derived26.73Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 32% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Israel 26.73 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption114th of 131position · derived48.55Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 13% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Israel 48.55 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports10th of 119position · derived17.66ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 8% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Israel 17.66 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports4th of 118position · derived41.03ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 3% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Israel 41.03 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)110th of 138position · derived25.43Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 20% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Israel 25.43 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index44th of 175rank122.7LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 26% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Israel 122.7 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index88th of 194position · derived109.45Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 45% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Israel 109.45 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index26th of 139rank3.6LPI score (1–5)2023
top 21% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Israel 3.6 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Research and Development Spending1st of 84position · derived6.346Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
top 1% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Israel 6.346 · world median 0.814 (better)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
No real change since 2013
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 43%2.62Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 43% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Israel 2.62 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +38 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)130th of 180position · derived0.441Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 34% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Israel 0.441 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)99th of 138position · derived52.99Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 28% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Israel 52.99 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index26th of 99rank74.1Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 26% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Israel 74.1 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour18
Average Weekly Hours Worked134th of 182position · derived34.96Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Israel 34.96 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Agriculture179th of 182position · derived0.76Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Israel 0.76 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry137th of 182position · derived15.15Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Israel 15.15 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services10th of 182position · derived84.09Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 5% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Israel 84.09 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio47th of 182position · derived63.2Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Israel 63.2 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriestop 41%1.624Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
top 41% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Israel 1.624 · world median 2.005 (better)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Female Labour Force Participation Rate33rd of 182position · derived62.28Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Israel 62.28 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management58th of 86position · derived32.76Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 33% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Israel 32.76 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager147th of 179position · derived9.28Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 18% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Israel 9.28 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed30th of 168position · derived104,695GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 17% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Israel 104,695 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate55th of 182position · derived65.49Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Israel 65.49 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked31st of 182position · derived61.12Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Israel 61.12 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate160th of 182position · derived11.34Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 12% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Israel 11.34 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate126th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.489Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 31% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Israel 3.489 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment159th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst7.701Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 13% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Israel 7.701 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training45th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst15.27Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
bottom 46% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Israel 15.27 · world median 14.31 (worse)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate149th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst6.032Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Israel 6.032 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge21
Academic Freedom Index41st of 176position · derived0.84Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Israel 0.84 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate98th of 172position · derived91.75Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 43% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Israel 91.75 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling68th of 195position · derived14.93Expected years of schooling2023
top 35% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Israel 14.93 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Harmonized Test Scores40th of 172position · derived480.75Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 23% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Israel 480.75 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary46th of 75position · derived3.074Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 40% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Israel 3.074 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty86th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst14.410-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 31% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Israel 14.4 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School33rd of 172position · derived10.59Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 19% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Israel 10.59 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling8th of 193position · derived13.53Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 4% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Israel 13.53 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary72nd of 121position · derived · 1 = worst2.663Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 41% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Israel 2.663 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 45%4.59Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 45% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Israel 4.59 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance38th of 79position · derived457.9Mean mathematics score2022
top 47% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Israel 457.9 · world median 442.09 (better)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance30th of 79position · derived473.83Mean reading score2022
top 37% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Israel 473.83 · world median 440.35 (better)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance37th of 79position · derived464.75Mean science score2022
top 46% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Israel 464.75 · world median 446.93 (better)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate9th of 120position · derived98.44Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 7% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Israel 98.44 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate1st of 165position · derived100Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 1% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Israel 100 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
School Life Expectancy35th of 77position · derived15.04School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 45% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Israel 15.04 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment42nd of 109position · derived98.55Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 38% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Israel 98.55 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
No real change since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio42nd of 95position · derived56.26Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 44% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Israel 56.26 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment14th of 95position · derived85.23Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 14% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Israel 85.23 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate18th of 164position · derived93.2Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 11% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Israel 93.2 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 48%98.5615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 48% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Israel 98.56 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing13
Dietary Energy Supply8th of 155position · derived3,774Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 5% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Israel 3,774 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
No real change since 2014
Gender Inequality Index27th of 172rank0.08GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 15% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Israel 0.08 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths129th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst2.49Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 38% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Israel 2.49 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index28th of 172position · derived0.734HCI score (0–1)2020
top 16% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Israel 0.734 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index27th of 193rank0.919HDI score (0–1)2023
top 14% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Israel 0.919 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate180th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst2.659Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 10% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Israel 2.659 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6522nd of 222position · derived20.86Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 10% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Israel 20.86 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth25th of 222position · derived82.41Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 11% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Israel 82.41 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio190th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst2.49Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 3% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Israel 2.49 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare16th of 178position · derived18.08Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 8% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Israel 18.08 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
No real change since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity120th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst0.9Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 9% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Israel 0.9 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Israel 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Under-Five Mortality Rate178th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst3.34Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 11% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Israel 3.34 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Development & Human Capital7
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Israel 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield100th of 179position · derived2,551Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 44% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Israel 2,551 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -29 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage136th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst0.8Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 6% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Israel 0.8 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality118th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst10.96Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 30% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Israel 10.96 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index18th of 184position · derived0.994Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 10% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Israel 0.994 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index37th of 169position · derived0.813IHDI (0–1)2023
top 21% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Israel 0.813 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI59th of 156position · derived0.709PHDI (0–1)2023
top 37% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Israel 0.709 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability20
Agricultural Emissions128th of 193position · derived3,410Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 36% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Israel 3,410 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land6th of 121position · derived36.11Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 4% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Israel 36.11 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land136th of 209position · derived24.8Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 35% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Israel 24.8 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person163rd of 206position · derived0.028Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 21% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Israel 0.028 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity73rd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst540.71Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 38% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Israel 540.71 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)21st of 190rank0.344ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 12% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Israel 0.344 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita56th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst5.607Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 26% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Israel 5.607 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint34th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst3.983Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 26% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Israel 3.983 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 45%2.486Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 45% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Israel 2.486 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare27th of 188position · derived248.26Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 14% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Israel 248.26 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area176th of 210position · derived6.47Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 17% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Israel 6.47 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Land Under Cereal Production136th of 179position · derived91,082Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 25% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Israel 91,082 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density26th of 188position · derived1.73Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 13% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Israel 1.73 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation144th of 190position · derived13.81Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 26% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Israel 13.81 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index35th of 190rank59.76ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 18% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Israel 59.76 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area76th of 150position · derived0.76Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 49% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Israel 0.76 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation139th of 190position · derived13.81Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 28% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Israel 13.81 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress12th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst119.58Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 6% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Israel 119.58 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 28%13.66Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 28% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Israel 13.66 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index103rd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst3.69WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 47% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Israel 3.69 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality3
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 39%105.5Male births per 100 female births2023
top 39% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Israel 105.5 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index50th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst31.6SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 35% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Israel 31.6 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index48th of 176position · derived0.862Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Israel 0.862 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index52nd of 176position · derived0.511Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Israel 0.511 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index46th of 176position · derived0.549Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Israel 0.549 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index56th of 176position · derived0.822Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Israel 0.822 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media93rd of 176position · derived0.46Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 47% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Israel 0.46 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns97th of 176position · derived0.827Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Israel 0.827 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Israel 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index51st of 176position · derived0.455Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Israel 0.455 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2015
Physical Violence Index84th of 176position · derived0.807Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 47% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Israel 0.807 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence3rd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst14,563Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 1% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Israel 14,563 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index2nd of 149rank · 1 = worst262.28GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 1% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Israel 262.28 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
No real change since 2013
INFORM Risk Index115th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst3.2INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 39% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Israel 3.2 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence181st of 211position · derived-0.914Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 14% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Israel -0.914 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors108th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-1.097Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 37% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Israel -1.097 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +31 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 50%1,265Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 50% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Israel 1,265 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 18%29,682Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 18% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Israel 29,682 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
No real change since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 31%1,274Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 31% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Israel 1,274 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -41 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs32nd of 174position · derived · 1 = worst10.06Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 18% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Israel 10.06 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 16%93.7Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 16% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Israel 93.7 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 33%1.08Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 33% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Israel 1.08 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 9%-7.96Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 9% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Israel -7.96 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Israel 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 21%111.01Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 21% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Israel 111.01 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 36%59.63Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 36% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Israel 59.63 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 46%35.92Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 46% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Israel 35.92 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership31st of 140position · derived95.98Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 22% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Israel 95.98 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership53rd of 140position · derived83.23Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 37% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Israel 83.23 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 38%18.62Births per 1,000 population2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Israel 18.62 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 18%5.542Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Israel 5.542 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 43%29.15Median age (years)2023
bottom 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Israel 29.15 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 35%12.42Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Israel 12.42 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 13%427.68People per square kilometre of land2023
top 13% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Israel 427.68 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 34%1.415Population growth (% per year)2023
top 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Israel 1.415 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 38%27.61Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Israel 27.61 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 42%99.09Males per 100 females2023
top 42% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Israel 99.09 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 24%66.75People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Israel 66.75 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 26%2.83Live births per woman2023
top 26% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Israel 2.83 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
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The newest edition of these reports does not include Israel. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Israel: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/israel