Israel

Western Asia

Middle East

Israel has a globally significant technology and investment ecosystem. Security conditions, military conflict, immigration eligibility, and regional travel implications require current case-specific review.

Overall score

Good · 96% data coverage

Language

Hebrew, Arabic

Currency

ILS

Citizenship

3 of 5 years after permanent residence

Personal tax

Progressive, up to 50%

Cost of living

$2,500 / mo (single)

Rules change often. Confirm any immigration, tax or legal decision with a qualified professional.

Score breakdown

Access

17%

81Residence12%

75Citizenship and passport5%

Earning power

25%

75Salary and work12%

65Buying power13%

Business and wealth

20%

42Taxes7%

80Business8%

47Investment5%

Daily life

25%

79Quality of life18%

82Education7%

Rights and institutions

13%

72Freedom6%

72Rule of law7%

Pros

Country-wide comparison coverage
Local residence and work pathways available

Cons

Legal and tax outcomes are case-specific
Costs vary materially by city and lifestyle

Best for

Users comparing regional optionsPeople prepared to verify a specific pathway

Score profile

Access

Residence

Citizenship

Passport

Earning power

Salary & work

Buying power

Cost of living

Economy

Business and wealth

Taxes

Personal tax

Corporate tax

Business

Investment

Wealth building

Daily life

Safety

Healthcare

Environment

Infrastructure

Education

HDI

Rights and institutions

Freedom

Rule of law

How the scores are calculated

Access

Residence

Openness to residents

Excellent

Migrant stock22.3% of population (2024)

Regulatory quality1.11 (−2.5 to 2.5) (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Main pathways

EmploymentStudyFamily reunificationBusiness or investment where eligible

Student	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.
Work	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.
Self-employed	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.
Permanent	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.

Citizenship

Citizenship accessibility

Good

Years required	3 of 5 years after permanent residence
Dual allowed	Yes
Language	Check the current naturalisation rules for the selected route
Residence	Typical headline route: 3 of 5 years after permanent residence; qualifying residence and absence rules apply
Notes	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.

Passport

Passport power

Excellent

166 / 198

Mobility

#24

Global rank

Yes

Biometric

Visa-free100
On arrival53
eTA13
Visa required32

Placeholder estimates for 2024 to 2025. Check entry rules with each destination before travelling.

Earning power

Salary & work

Labour-market strength

Good

Output per worker$102,997 PPP (2024)

Unemployment3.5% (2025)

Participation65.5% of 15+ (2025)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Tech salary (estimate)	Varies substantially by city, seniority, and employer
Freelance	Market access depends on language, sector, and work authorisation
Job market	Use current local vacancy and salary data for role-specific decisions.

Buying power

Purchasing power score

Good

GNI / person$58,870 PPP (2025)

Consumption / person$24,988 PPP (2023)

Price level106 (US = 100) (2025)

Income inequality38.3 Gini (2022)

Inflation3.0% / yr (2025)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Cost of living

Affordability

Low

Price level106 (US = 100) (2025)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Rent	Varies substantially by city and neighbourhood
Monthly	$2,500 / mo (single)
Cities	Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa

Economy

Economic strength

Good

Output & income

GDP$610.8B (2025)

GDP / person$60,337 (2025)

GNI / person$58,870 PPP (2025)

GDP growth0.9% / yr (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Stability & labour

Inflation3.0% / yr (2025)

Unemployment3.5% (2025)

Output per worker$102,997 PPP (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Sector composition

Agriculture1.3% of GDP (2024)

Industry17.2% of GDP (2024)

Services72.8% of GDP (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Main industries

High technologyDefence & cybersecurityDiamondsPharmaceuticalsAgriculture-tech

Top exports

High-tech & electronicsCut diamondsPharmaceuticalsChemicals

Type	High-income, technology- and innovation-led
Key sectors	'Start-Up Nation' tech & cyber, Defence, Diamond trade
Summary	A high-income innovation economy and a global leader in cybersecurity, defence tech and venture-backed startups.
Currency	Israeli new shekel

Business and wealth

Taxes

Tax friendliness

Limited

Personal	Progressive, up to 50%
Corporate	23%
Capital gains	Treatment varies by asset, holding structure, residence, and treaty position
Dividends	Rates and withholding depend on residence and treaty eligibility
Exit tax	Check current domestic rules before changing tax residence
Foreign companies	Management, permanent-establishment, CFC, and reporting rules may apply

Personal tax

Low

Personal	Progressive, up to 50%
Freelance	Registration, immigration permission, tax, and social contributions may apply
Capital gains	Treatment varies by asset, holding structure, residence, and treaty position
Dividends	Rates and withholding depend on residence and treaty eligibility
Exit tax	Check current domestic rules before changing tax residence

Corporate tax

Limited

Corporate	23%
Capital gains	Treatment varies by asset, holding structure, residence, and treaty position
Dividends	Rates and withholding depend on residence and treaty eligibility
Foreign companies	Management, permanent-establishment, CFC, and reporting rules may apply

Business

Business friendliness

Excellent

Regulation & bureaucracy

Regulatory quality1.11 (−2.5 to 2.5) (2024)

Government effectiveness1.17 (−2.5 to 2.5) (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Operating rules

Foreign company	Generally possible, subject to sector, registration, tax, and substance rules
Local company	Available company forms and capital requirements vary
Freelance	Registration, immigration permission, tax, and social contributions may apply

Investment

Investing environment

Moderate

Market cap61% of GDP (2024)

Private credit72% of GDP (2025)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Capital gains	Treatment varies by asset, residence, holding period, and treaty position
Dividends	Data not available yet
ETFs & funds	Data not available yet
Wealth tax	Check current national and subnational rules
Brokers	Local and international availability varies by residency and compliance checks
Foreign access	Data not available yet
Tax-advantaged	Data not available yet

Wealth building

Wealth accumulation

Moderate

Salary & work

Good

Business

Excellent

Investment

Moderate

Tax friendliness

Limited

Cost of living

Low

Daily life

Safety

Safety & stability

Good

Personal safety

Homicide rate1.6 per 100,000 (2022)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Institutions & stability

Control of corruption0.85 (−2.5 to 2.5) (2024)

Political stability-1.04 (−2.5 to 2.5) (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

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Healthcare

Healthcare score

Excellent

Outcomes

Life expectancy83.2 years (2024)

Under-5 mortality3.3 per 1,000 births (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Capacity & resourcing

Physicians3.80 per 1,000 (2023)

Hospital beds3.14 per 1,000 (2023)

Health spending$4,033 PPP / person (2023)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

System & costs

System	Public/private mix varies by eligibility and residence status
Insurance	Check residence-permit and local coverage requirements
Average cost	Depends on eligibility, income, insurer, and chosen coverage

Environment

Environment score

Limited

Environmental pressure

PM2.5 exposure21.9 μg/m³ annually (2023)

Water stress132.0% (2021)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Infrastructure

Infrastructure score

Excellent

Digital infrastructure

Internet use88.2% (2024)

Internet resilience65 / 100 (2026)

Fixed speed93 / 100 download index (2026)

Mobile speed64 / 100 download index (2026)

Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators · Internet Society Pulse Internet Resilience Index

Utilities

Electricity access100.0% (2023)

Grid losses3.9% of output (2024)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Transport

Transport quality3.70 / 5 (2022)

Rail density79.5 km / 1,000 km² (2021)

Air connectivity4,802 departures / million people (2023)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Education

Education score

Excellent

Attainment

Expected schooling14.9 years (2023)

Mean schooling13.5 years (2023)

Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2025

Participation & investment

Tertiary enrolment56% gross (2024)

Education spending5.9% of GDP (2022)

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Tuition	$4,000-20,000 / yr
Public university	Varies by institution, programme, and student nationality
Languages	Hebrew, Arabic
Student work	Rules depend on status and circumstances; verify the current requirements with the competent authority before acting.

HDI

Human development score

Excellent

HDI0.919 (2023)

Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2025

Long & healthy life

Life expectancy82.4 years (2023)

Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2025

Knowledge

Expected schooling14.9 years (2023)

Mean schooling13.5 years (2023)

Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2025