Estimated Iranian-Origin Population in Israel
130,600
Based on population registers maintained by Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), 2025

Israel defines “country of origin” using a paternal-line, two-generation rule:

  • Born abroad: own country of birth is Iran
  • Born in Israel: father’s country of birth is Iran

Third-generation descendants (Israeli-born, father Israeli-born) and maternal-only lines are not counted.

Iranian-Origin Population by Generation
37,200
Iran-born
28% of total
Born in Iran
93,400
Israeli-born
72% of total
Born in Israel, father born in Iran

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) — Statistical Abstract of Israel, 2025

Iran-born (1st gen)Israeli-born (2nd gen)

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) — Statistical Abstract of Israel, 2025

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) — Statistical Abstract of Israel, 2025

Source: UN DESA — International Migrant Stock 2024

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) — Statistical Abstract of Israel, 2025