Immigration from Israel remained at a record level last year: A new study published today (Monday) by Tel Aviv University shows that between 2023 and 2025, 268,509 citizens left Israel for a period of at least three months - a record number in recent years.
Also, last year, about 90,000 Israelis left for a period of at least three months - an exceptional figure and much higher than the average in the previous decade.
The authors of the study - based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics - emphasized that the current scale of immigration does not yet pose an immediate threat to the economy, but warn that the continuation of the trend could harm the economy, the health system, and knowledge-intensive fields in the future.
Research leader, Prof. Itay Ater: "Even in 2025, we see very disturbing numbers of Israelis who have left the country for a significant period of time. These figures in themselves do not yet pose a risk to Israel's resilience. However, looking ahead - and if there is no change - there is a growing concern that immigration from Israel will increase in a way that will endanger security and the Israeli economy.".
The findings of the study indicate a significant increase in the number of people leaving, after many years of relative stability in the immigration balance.
The study's authors fear a mass brain drain: "We identified a significant and worrying increase in doctors, PhD holders, engineers, academics, and high-income earners.".
