Netivot Population 2026

Netivot has a population of 43,732, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Southern District. Roughly 0.5% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.

Location of Netivot. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

43,732

Rank in Israel

#44

Coordinates

31.42°N, 34.59°E

~151 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem

Other big cities in Southern District

City	Population	Rank in Israel
Ashdod	226,838	#7
Beersheba	186,600	#10
Ashkelon	144,073	#13
Kiryat Gat	61,817	#27
Eilat	52,299	#32
Dimona	36,192	#51
Ofaqim	34,666	#53
Arad	27,967	#59

Cities near Netivot

Sderot27,635 people · ~11 km away
Ofaqim34,666 people · ~12 km away
Kiryat Gat61,817 people · ~27 km away
Beersheba186,600 people · ~27 km away
Ashkelon144,073 people · ~27 km away
Ashdod226,838 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Netivot?

Netivot has a population of 43,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Israel.

What region is Netivot in?

Netivot is located in Southern District, Israel.

Is Netivot 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.

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