Landline phone subscriptions in Israel
Israel: Landline phone subscriptions was 2.56 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Landline phone subscriptions in Israel, 1960–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Israel recorded 2.56 million for landline phone subscriptions in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.4% on the previous year and down 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in Israel peaked at 3.59 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 64,811, in 1960.
That places Israel 40th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 118,406 | 64,811 | 172,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 528,710 | 369,000 | 786,500 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.17 million | 859,500 | 1.53 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.25 million | 1.63 million | 2.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.04 million | 2.90 million | 3.32 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.37 million | 3.14 million | 3.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.25 million | 2.56 million | 3.57 million | 4 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.06 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is landline phone subscriptions in Israel?
- Landline phone subscriptions in Israel was 2.56 million in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 3.59 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,811 in 1960.
- How does Israel rank for landline phone subscriptions?
- Israel ranks 40th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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