Israel · Asia
How many people die in Israel every day?
In Israel, about 134 people die every day, roughly one death every 11 minutes. That is about 49,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 105th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 82.6 years and the leading cause of death is cancer. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
134
Deaths per year
49,000
Life expectancy
82.6 years
Population
9,174,520
Death rate
5.3 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cancer
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Israel
82.6
World avg
72.8
+9.8 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Israel
5.3
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Israel by time period
| Per hour | 5.6 |
| Per day | 134 |
| Per week | 940 |
| Per month | 4,083 |
| Per year | 49,000 |
What people die of in Israel
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Israel in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 9.8% of all deaths, about 13 a day. It was followed by Alzheimer's and other dementias and stroke.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 4-fold since 2000, from about 658 to 2,764 a year. Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have fallen by 34% since 2000, from about 7,010 to 4,598 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 4,598 | 13 | 9.8% | -34% |
| 2 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 2,764 | 7.6 | 5.9% | +320% |
| 3 | Stroke | 2,425 | 6.6 | 5.2% | -14% |
| 4 | Kidney diseases | 2,126 | 5.8 | 4.5% | +39% |
| 5 | Diabetes | 2,109 | 5.8 | 4.5% | -1% |
| 6 | Lung cancer | 2,045 | 5.6 | 4.4% | +53% |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 1,652 | 4.5 | 3.5% | +121% |
| 8 | COPD | 1,431 | 3.9 | 3% | 0% |
| 9 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 1,428 | 3.9 | 3% | -3% |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 1,317 | 3.6 | 2.8% | +22% |
Deaths in Israel since 2000
WHO estimates that about 47,011 people died in Israel in 2023, 30% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 36,283 deaths |
| 2010 | 38,251 deaths |
| 2019 | 44,582 deaths |
| 2023 | 47,011 deaths |
Life expectancy in Israel since 1950
A baby born in Israel in 1950 could expect to live about 69.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 82.4, a gain of 12.5 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 69.9 years |
| 1980 | 73.7 years |
| 2000 | 79.2 years |
| 2010 | 82 years |
| 2019 | 82.9 years |
| 2023 | 82.4 years |
Israel compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Israel ranks 4th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 134 | 82.6 | Cancer |
| United Arab Emirates | 41 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Tajikistan | 115 | 71.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Azerbaijan | 159 | 73 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Laos | 132 | 68.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jordan | 96 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Israel every day?
In Israel, about 134 people die every day, or roughly one death every 11 minutes. That adds up to about 49,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Israel?
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Israel. Cancer tends to lead in countries where people live long enough for it to overtake heart disease. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 9.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Israel?
Life expectancy at birth in Israel is 82.6 years, 9.8 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 15th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Israel high?
Israel records about 5.3 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.