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Israel's Life Expectancy Soars: Health Investments Pay Off

10/22/2025

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Israel ranks fourth in life expectancy at 83.8 years, per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 2023 report.
Life expectancy rose for men and women (2022–2023).
Israel spends 7.6% of GDP on health care and has the second-lowest preventable mortality rate among OECD members.
The Health Ministry attributes the mortality decline to improvements in public health and access to care.
The smoking rate remains 16%, contributing to 8,000 deaths.

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Story summary

Israel ranks fourth in life expectancy at 83.8 years, per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 2023 report.
Life expectancy rose for men and women (2022–2023).
Israel spends 7.6% of GDP on health care and has the second-lowest preventable mortality rate among OECD members.
The Health Ministry attributes the mortality decline to improvements in public health and access to care.
The smoking rate remains 16%, contributing to 8,000 deaths.