Most Israelis are Jewish, and Israel also has sizable Muslim, Christian, and Druze minorities. The country is religiously diverse, but Judaism is the largest faith by far.

Main religions

  • Judaism: about 73–74% of the population.
  • Islam: about 18%.
  • Christianity: about 2%.
  • Druze: about 1.6%.

Other groups

Israel also includes smaller communities such as Baháʼí, Samaritans, and people with no religious classification. Religious life also varies within Judaism itself, including Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform communities.

Simple way to say it

If someone asks “what religion are Israelis?”, the most accurate short answer is: mostly Jewish, but not all Israelis are Jewish.

TL;DR: Israel is a mixed country religiously, but Judaism is the dominant religion.