Bat Yam Population 2026
Bat Yam has a population of 129,012, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Tel Aviv. Roughly 1.3% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
129,012
Rank in Israel
#14
Coordinates
32.02°N, 34.75°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Tel Aviv
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | 432,892 | #2 |
| Bnei Brak | 214,444 | #8 |
| H̱olon | 196,282 | #9 |
| Ramat Gan | 170,822 | #11 |
| Herzliya | 97,470 | #17 |
| Givatayim | 60,644 | #28 |
| Ramat HaSharon | 47,245 | #37 |
| Kiryat Ono | 39,986 | #48 |
Cities near Bat Yam
FAQ
What is the population of Bat Yam?
Bat Yam has a population of 129,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Bat Yam in?
Bat Yam is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Is Bat Yam the capital of Israel?
No, the capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.