Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, known in Hebrew as הלשכה המרכזית לסטטיסטיקה and in Arabic as دائرة الإحصاء المركزية الإسرائيلية, is an important office of the Israeli government. It was created in 1949 to help understand many parts of life in Israel. The CBS looks at things like how many people live in Israel, how societies work, the economy, jobs, schools, and the buildings and roads that people use.

This office is based in a neighborhood called Givat Shaul in Jerusalem, and it also has a smaller office in Tel Aviv. By collecting and sharing data, the CBS helps leaders and everyday people make better decisions for the country.

Overview

The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, called CBS, is a government office that collects and shares important information about life in Israel. It was started in 1949 and is led by a National Statistician, chosen by the prime minister. The CBS studies many topics, such as the economy, population, education, and health. It also does a big count of people and homes every ten years.

The CBS makes sure its work follows rules used in many countries, so its information can be compared worldwide. It shares this information through reports, press releases, and other publications. The data helps governments make decisions and is also used by schools and anyone interested in learning more about Israel.