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We have all felt the worsening traffic congestion in Israel in recent years, and data released today (Sunday) by the Central Bureau of Statistics paint a clear picture: in 2025, the total distance traveled by motor vehicles reached 69.3 billion kilometers, 2.6% more than in 2024. Over the 20-year span from 2005 to 2025, total annual mileage grew by 66%, and the number of vehicles more than doubled. Meanwhile, during this same period, the surface area of roads increased by 31%, and the length of roads grew by 43%, resulting in a significant rise in congestion.<\/p>\n
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The vast majority of the total distance traveled in 2025 was, naturally, accounted for by private vehicles (80.5%). The average distance traveled per vehicle did not change, and even fell by 0.6% in comparison with 2024. Nevertheless, because the total number of vehicles has increased, the aggregate distance traveled has risen, as has traffic congestion.<\/p>\n
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In general, it can be said that while more and more Israelis recognize, to varying degrees, the need to reduce their car travel, they also realize that they cannot manage without a vehicle entirely; consequently, more cars continue to appear on the roads.<\/p>\n
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In 2025, the private vehicles that covered the greatest distances were the newest ones. For instance, a vehicle up to 3 years old traveled an average of 16,700 kilometers, which compares with 14,900 kilometers for vehicles in the 4-6 year age group. Furthermore, electric vehicles are driven more extensively; although they accounted for only 4.9% of the total vehicle fleet, they accounted for 7% of the total distance traveled.<\/p>\n
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The most significant disparity, however, was observed among taxis: while they made up 0.6% of the vehicle fleet, they accounted for 2.2% of the total distance traveled. Similarly, vehicles owned by leasing companies also see higher usage. They comprise 20.4% of the vehicle fleet, but account for 27.7% of total distance traveled.<\/p>\n
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Published by Globes, Israel business news – en.globes.co.il – on October 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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