The demographic change that is shaking Israel has already begun | Prof. Yitzhak Shoshan
Israeli demography no longer obeys the old rules: 2019 represents a turning point also in the fertility rate in Israel, which is known to be the highest among OECD countries.
Assessment
A demographic shift is underway in Israel, with 2019 marking a turning point in fertility rates that were already the highest in the OECD. The implication is that long-held assumptions about population growth and composition may no longer hold, affecting planning for resources, housing, and social services. The key question is how policymakers will adapt to a reality that no longer follows familiar demographic patterns.