Despite the ongoing conflict, immigration to Israel continues unabated. Ahead of Israel’s 77th Independence Day (5785), the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration published today (Monday) the immigration statistics since last Independence Day. According to the data, 26,211 new immigrants arrived in Israel this past year from 102 different countries.
Most Immigrants Are Young
According to the age breakdown, the largest group of immigrants (4,355) are young adults aged 25–34. In addition, 5,047 babies and children aged 0–18 immigrated, along with 237 immigrants over the age of 85.
Regarding family size, 2,494 immigrants arrived as nuclear families of 3–5 members, and 65 families consisted of 6 or more members. Additionally, 1,250 elderly individuals immigrated alone.
Gender distribution was nearly even: 12,380 of the immigrants were men and boys, and 13,831 were women and girls.
Main Countries of Origin
The majority of immigrants—14,398 people—came from Russia, followed by 3,185 from the United States and 2,253 from France. Additional immigrants came from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Canada, Georgia, Argentina, South Africa, and other countries. Notably, there were also individual immigrants from countries like Zambia, Afghanistan, Iceland, and Uganda.
Overall, immigrants arrived from 102 different countries around the world.
Settlement Patterns Near Coastal Areas
In terms of settlement regions: The Netanya and Sharon area topped the list with 4,814 immigrants. Tel Aviv and its surroundings came second with 4,481. Haifa and the Krayot area were third with 3,586, and Jerusalem came in fourth at 3,406.
Among adult immigrants:
3,012 have backgrounds in technology and engineering, 1,316 are doctors and paramedics, 1,147 are educators, and 285 are artists and athletes.
The remainder come from diverse fields such as the humanities, social sciences, accounting, law, marketing, construction, food industries, and more.
Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer, stated: “We are witnessing a continued wave of immigration and the strong desire of many Jews to make aliyah and become part of the Zionist story.”
He added that the arrival of these immigrants “strengthens solidarity and the spirit of the people.”
