Israel
The fastest — growing OEDC member state
The Israeli population is the fastest-growing OECD member state: from 800k inhabitants in 1948 (the year the State was established) to 9.8M in 2024. The annual population growth is 2%, mainly due to the high rate of 3.1 kids per family and Jewish immigration from around the world. In 2048, the population is expected to cross 15M. 45% of the Jews in the world are now living in Israel.
Israel
The fastest — growing
OEDC member state
The Israeli population is the fastest-growing OECD member state: from 800k inhabitants in 1948 (the year the State was established) to 9.8M in 2024. The annual population growth is 2%, mainly due to the high rate of 3.1 kids per family and Jewish immigration worldwide. In 2048, the population is expected to cross 15M. 45% of the Jews in the world are now living in Israel.
Booming
Israeli Outbound Tourism Market
The Israeli outbound market has grown faster and bigger than other source markets. From 2010 to 2019, the number of trips has grown by 250% — from 3.4M to 8.3M. Israel now has outbound travel amongst the highest per capita, worldwide. Travelling abroad for Israelis is not a luxury but a must. That's also the reason that even during times of instability, Israelis travel in big numbers.
Trips +250%
(2010) — 3,4M
(2019) — 8,3M
+10% year-over-year growth
Israel has outbound travel amongst the highest per capita, worldwide
Outbound Tourism
(June 2023) — 864k
(June 2024) — 656k
76% versus pre-war
Outbound tourism decreased representing 76% of pre-war levels
Israelis to Thailand
(Jan 1 - Dec 23) — 217k
(Jan 1 - Jul 24) — 130k
+18% versus pre-war
Higher than Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Scandinavian countries
New Travel Map
The Suitcase is part of Israeli DNA
The outbound travel map has dramatically changed during the Gaza war. Some destinations are wiped off the map—e.g., Turkey, Morocco, or the Sinai Desert in Egypt. Instead, Israelis prefer to travel to destinations that are perceived as safe and welcoming. The three regions that show a higher number of Israeli arrivals compared to before the war are Central Europe, Asia, and the Indian Ocean.
Air Traffic
Asia is the most profitable route for the Israeli airline El Al. They offer 15 weekly flights to Thailand and Japan. Other airlines operate direct flights to China, India, Korea, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Convenient connecting flights to many more destinations in East Asia are offered by Fly Dubai, Emirates, Etihad and many more airlines.
Israelis love travel
Israelis love Asia
In 2023, 217k Israelis entered Thailand. This is the highest number compared to any other source market in the Mediterranean (including Spain and Italy) and the Middle East. The number of Israeli arrivals to Thailand per capita is #2 worldwide. During the first six months of 2024, notwithstanding the current situation, Israel remained the leader of inbound tourism to Thailand.
High GDP
Israelis can
afford to travel
Israelis can afford to travel: the Israeli economy grew to 8.6% in 2021 and 6.5% in 2022, the highest GDP growth within the OECD. In 2025, the economy is expected to return to +5%. In May 2024, unemployment dropped to a historic low of 3.4%. The main source of income of the Israeli economy is high-tech. Israel has more high-tech start-ups and a larger venture capital industry per capita than any other country worldwide. The segment of affluent high-tech Millennials is regarded as the engine of the Israeli economy.
Highest GDP Growth
Large Ventures
High — Tech
World Travellers
Israel
Asia
All Year Round
Israeli tourists spend more per capita than those from any European market which allows them to travel internationally frequently. The peak season for Israelis to travel to Asia is the low and shoulder seasons. Families represent the fastest-growing segment making it an exciting and dynamic market to tap into. Most Israelis have no food restrictions and travel all year round. Major travel periods include the Jewish holidays (Passover, Sukkot, Hanukkah) and the summer months.
All Year Round
World Travellers
Israeli tourists spend more per capita than those from any European market which allows them to travel internationally frequently. The peak season for Israelis to travel to Asia is the low and shoulder seasons. Families represent the fastest-growing segment making it an exciting and dynamic market to tap into. Most Israelis have no food restrictions and travel all year round. Major travel periods include the Jewish holidays (Passover, Sukkot, Hanukkah) and the summer months.