The Israeli Ministry of Aliyah and Integration released its annual report on immigration Wednesday, summarizing the movement of new arrivals to Israel from Pesach 2024 through Pesach 2025.
Even in the face of a year marked by war and serious security threats, aliyah continued uninterrupted. Over the course of this challenging year, 27,281 individuals made the bold decision to move to Israel and begin a new life.
Russia once again topped the list of countries sending the most olim, contributing 15,188 immigrants. The next largest groups came from the United States, which sent 3,209 new residents, followed by 2,265 from France and 878 from Ukraine. Notably, several immigrants came from places rarely associated with aliyah, including one each from South Korea, Kenya, Zambia, and Afghanistan.
The report highlights the diverse age distribution among this year’s immigrants. The youngest group included 5,700 children under 18, while the oldest consisted of 212 individuals aged 85 and above. The most prominent age bracket was 25 to 34, which accounted for 4,519 people—about 16% of the total—and is expected to significantly contribute to Israel’s economy and workforce.
A broad spectrum of expertise came with the immigrants as well. The report notes that 1,345 of them are healthcare professionals, 3,236 are engineers, 297 are either athletes or artists, and 13 are involved in agriculture.
These new citizens chose to make homes in 286 different localities throughout Israel. Tel Aviv–Jaffa took in the highest number, with 4,215 newcomers—roughly 15.5% of the year’s total. Netanya and Haifa also absorbed large numbers, welcoming 4,066 and 3,032 immigrants, respectively.
Beyond the major urban centers, many chose quieter, less central locations. Among them were towns like Mitzpe Ramon, Ma’ale Gilboa, and Rechalim—highlighting not only the wide geographical spread of aliyah but also the immigrants’ commitment to integrating into all parts of Israeli society.
{Matzav.com}