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Israel Housing Starts

Israel's dwelling starts increased by 1.7% in Q2 2025, reaching 17,188 units from 16,893 units in Q1 2025. Urban renewal initiatives are a primary driver of this increase. Persistent demand from a housing shortage and strong population growth also support this trend. Israel's record low for dwellings started was 10,827 units in Q4 2016 and record high was 25,771 units in Q4 2024.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in units)
Quarter Housing Starts (units)
Q2 2025 17,188
Q1 2025 16,893
Q4 2024 25,771
Q3 2024 20,540
Q2 2024 17,038
Q1 2024 14,926
Q4 2023 21,153
Q3 2023 20,716
Q2 2023 16,021
Q1 2023 16,163
Q4 2022 22,132
Q3 2022 19,075
Q2 2022 19,007
Q1 2022 18,143
Q4 2021 23,284
Q3 2021 16,759
Q2 2021 17,953
Q1 2021 15,452
Q4 2020 13,921
Q3 2020 14,293
Q2 2020 12,283
Q1 2020 13,537
Q4 2019 17,111
Q3 2019 15,044
Q2 2019 11,729
Q1 2019 13,274
Q4 2018 15,896
Q3 2018 12,576
Q2 2018 11,696
Q1 2018 12,102
Q4 2017 14,136
Q3 2017 16,126
Q2 2017 13,377
Q1 2017 12,906
Q4 2016 10,827
Q3 2016 15,762
Q2 2016 14,120
Q1 2016 13,260
Q4 2015 15,217
Q3 2015 12,564
Israel Housing Starts : Definition
Israel dwellings started counts new residential housing units for which construction work began in Israel. The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics gathers this data from construction initiations and physical work commencement.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
House Price Index 597 points 601 points Aug'25