55% of Israelis Over 20 Are Satisfied with Local Roads and Sidewalks
According to figures published today (Tuesday) by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), 55% of Israelis aged 20 and above are satisfied with the condition of roads and sidewalks in their area. The data comes from the 2023 Social Survey and 2024 driver’s license statistics. By the end of 2024, the number of licensed drivers in Israel reached 5.25 million—an increase of 3% compared to the end of 2023.
Driver’s License Ownership by Age and Gender
- About 76% of Israelis aged 16 and older hold a driver’s license.
- In 2024, the percentage of 16–18-year-olds with a license rose by about 2% compared to 2023.
- Approximately 67% of women aged 16 and over have a license, compared to around 84% of men.
- License ownership peaks among those aged 35–44, with about 90% holding a license, compared to just 58% of people aged 65 and older, and only 33% of those aged 16–18.
- Around 83% of all licensed drivers have held their license for more than five years, while about 7% have had one for less than two years.
Truck and Motorcycle Licenses
In the Bedouin towns of Lakiya and Kuseife, 38%–39% of licensed drivers are certified to drive heavy trucks—a figure significantly higher than the national average of 10.7%.
For motorcycles, 21%–23% of drivers in areas like Azor, Tel Aviv–Jaffa, Ramat Gan, Eilat, and Giv’atayim are licensed to operate two-wheeled vehicles. This too exceeds the national average, which stands at 13.2%.
Higher Education Correlates with Higher License Rates
There is a clear link between education level and license ownership: 55% of individuals without a formal educational certificate hold a license, compared to 90% of those with an academic degree.
Similarly, employed individuals and those with higher income from work are more likely to hold a driver’s license.
