According to Health Ministry data, Israel currently has 90,419 registered nurses, female and male, an increase of approximately 2,000 over the past year. The national nursing rate now stands at 7.07 nurses per 1,000 residents, a figure officials say meets an earlier-than-expected target set under a five-year strategic workforce plan.
Men account for 16 per cent of the profession.
The data indicate continued inflows into the profession through multiple channels. Around 100 new immigrants are currently in various stages of obtaining Israeli nursing licenses, while 10,283 candidates sat for nursing licensing examinations in 2025.
In addition, approximately 13,000 nursing students are currently enrolled in academic programs nationwide, reflecting a sustained training pipeline intended to meet long-term workforce needs.
Israel’s nursing system currently includes 24 recognised specialities, ranging from geriatrics, oncology, and psychiatric care to emergency medicine.
In addition, 28 advanced post-qualification training fields are available, including intensive care, operating room practice, emergency medicine, and obstetrics.
According to the ministry, 60 per cent of nurses working in general hospitals have completed at least one such post-basic specialisation course.
Dr Shoshi Goldberg, National Chief Nurse and head of the Nursing Administration, said International Nurses Day provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution of the profession.
International Nurses Day is observed annually on May 12, marking the birthday of Florence Nightingale, widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
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