General demographics
Population, age, gender — a snapshot of the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
Total population
~165,000~165,000 Ethiopian-Israeli community members live in Israel as of 2024 — about 50% were born in Israel (2nd generation and onward).
Source: CBS Annual Statistical Abstract 2024 — Ethiopian-Israeli Tables · 2024
Median age
26Community median age: 26 years (vs 31 in the general Jewish population). The community is relatively young due to high fertility and late aliyah.
Source: CBS Annual Statistical Abstract 2024 · 2024
Gender distribution
51% / 49%Gender distribution: 51% women, 49% men — close to the national average (50.6% women).
Source: CBS Population Tables 2024 · 2024
Geographic concentration
73%73% of community members live in 16 absorption cities: Netanya, Rehovot, Rishon LeZion, Beersheba, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Kiryat Malachi, and more.
Source: ENP Demographics Report 2024 · 2024
Generation distribution
50% / 50%About 50% of community members are 1st generation (immigrated from Ethiopia) and 50% are 2nd-3rd generation (born in Israel). The 2nd generation is the fastest-growing group.
Source: CBS Annual Statistical Abstract 2024 · 2024
Figures are updated yearly from official publications. If you spot an inaccuracy or want to suggest a source — get in touch.
