Poverty and living standards in Southern District, Israel: official figures
22.6% of families in Southern District lived below the poverty line in 2023 (Israel: 20.1%), according to the National Insurance Institute; 2nd highest of 6 among the districts. The poverty line is half of the national median net income per standard person (NIS 3,324 a month in 2023).
How many people in Southern District live in poverty?
24.5% of individuals in Southern District were poor in 2023 (Israel: 20.7%); 2nd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituach Leumi) · saved copyWhat is the child poverty rate in Southern District?
33.5% of children in Southern District lived in poor families in 2023 (Israel: 27.9%); 2nd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituach Leumi) · saved copyHow many older people in Southern District live in poverty?
13.2% of senior citizens in Southern District were poor in 2023 (Israel: 12.8%); 3rd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituach Leumi) · saved copyHow deep is poverty in Southern District?
Poor families in Southern District fell on average 40.7% below the poverty line in 2023 (the poverty depth, the gap between their income and the line; Israel: 39.5%), and the poverty severity index (FGT, which gives more weight to the poorest) was 24.3% (Israel: 23.6%).
Source: National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituach Leumi) · saved copyHow crowded are homes in Southern District?
5.6% of households in Southern District lived with two or more people per room at the 2022 census (Israel: 5.1%); the average was 0.9 people per room. Crowding is 2nd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) · saved copyHow many people in Southern District own their home?
60.5% of households in Southern District owned their home and 30.4% rented it at the 2022 census (Israel: 59.3% and 31.6%); the rented share is 3rd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) · saved copyHow many households in Southern District have no car?
32.1% of households in Southern District had no car at their disposal at the 2022 census (Israel: 26.4%), and 12.5% of households were a lone parent with children (Israel: 10.6%).
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) · saved copyHow many large families live in Southern District?
6.0% of households in Southern District had seven or more people at the 2022 census (Israel: 4.7%); large households are 2nd highest of 6 among the districts.
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) · saved copyHow Southern District compares with other districts
Families below the poverty line (2023)
Southern District ranks 2 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Families below the poverty line |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem District | 36.2% |
| 2 | Southern District | 22.6% |
| 3 | Northern District | 22.5% |
| 4 | Haifa District | 18.5% |
| 5 | Tel Aviv District | 15.1% |
| 6 | Central District | 13.8% |
Children in poor families (2023)
Southern District ranks 2 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children in poor families |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem District | 48.3% |
| 2 | Southern District | 33.5% |
| 3 | Northern District | 28.9% |
| 4 | Haifa District | 21.8% |
| 5 | Tel Aviv District | 20.5% |
| 6 | Central District | 14.3% |
Households with two or more people per room (2022 census)
Southern District ranks 2 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households with two or more people per room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem District | 15.0% |
| 2 | Southern District | 5.6% |
| 3 | Northern District | 4.7% |
| 4 | Tel Aviv District | 3.3% |
| 5 | Haifa District | 2.6% |
| 6 | Central District | 2.6% |
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Sources
- Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS): Population Census 2022: Summarized file of broad geographical units (sheet District Sub-District Natural Region), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 79a967d1e721…)
- National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituach Leumi): Report on the Dimensions of Poverty and Income Inequality 2023, Supplement table 7: poverty by districts and large cities, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a8907563561a…)
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