A document from the Israel Tax Authority reveals for the first time a significant increase in the number of wealthy individuals leaving the country, particularly in the high-tech and healthcare sectors, according to a report.
A document from the Israel Tax Authority, reported Friday morning, reveals a jump in the number of wealthy individuals leaving Israel, particularly in the high-tech and healthcare sectors. The document, described as a first-of-its-kind disclosure, highlights an accelerating trend of high-income emigration that has drawn concern in recent years.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, a Kan report projected an annual revenue loss of 3.5 billion shekels from high-income emigration, and a Knesset committee was warned of a net loss of approximately 140,000 Israelis between 2022 and 2024. A Tel Aviv University study found that 90,000 Israelis left for extended periods in 2025 alone, warning of a critical brain drain in medicine, engineering, and academia.
The Tax Authority's document provides an official fiscal lens on the phenomenon, potentially informing government policy on tax incentives or retention measures. The specific numbers and methodology behind the jump have not yet been fully detailed.
3 developments
- DevelopingIsrael's high-tech sector generated $85 billion in exports in 2025, IIA data shows
- StrongTel Aviv University study finds 90,000 Israelis left for extended periods in 2025
- DevelopingIsrael gains 8,803 new millionaires in 2025
- DevelopingAdva Center report reveals vast income inequality: top 1% holds 58% of capital income
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