Average IQ in Israel

Demographics

Population size: Approximately 9.3 million.

Life expectancy: Around 82.8 years.

Birth rate: About 18.6 births per 1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Close to 30 years.

Percentage of the urban population: Over 90%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Roughly 11,000 ILS per month (subject to significant fluctuations depending on the sector and profession).

Unemployment rate: Fluctuated significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching highs of over 20% in the early stages of the pandemic, but by the end of 2021, it had come down to around 5%.

Inflation rate: Approximately 0.2% in 2020.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: Israel is known for its high investment in R&D, often exceeding 4% of GDP, making it one of the highest in the world.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels: About 49% of adults (25-64) have a tertiary education.

Average expenditure on education: Roughly 6% of GDP.

Duration of education: Typically 12 years for K-12, with tertiary education varying from 3 years for a bachelor's degree to several additional years for postgraduate studies.

Percentage of the population with internet access: Over 85%.

Percentage of literate population: Close to 98%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: As noted, about 49% of adults (25-64) have a tertiary education.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Israel is a global leader in terms of the percentage of the workforce engaged in R&D, with over 8% of its workforce in the high-tech sector, a significant portion of which is in R&D roles.