This publication, which presents complete life tables for 2014–2018, is part of an annual series of publications on this topic. Complete life tables are produced for periods of five calendar years, and include information on the probability of death and on life expectancy, including standard deviation and confidence intervals.
The information is presented for various population groups (the entire population, Jews and Others, Jews, Arabs) and by sex and single year of age.
The tables show the implications of mortality levels in Israel on longevity. For example, they are used to calculate population forecasts in order to optimize the planning of socio-economic policy for the dependent population and to prepare for allocating resources for the services its members require. In addition, the actuarial analyses based on the life tables make it possible to calculate the amount of pension contributions and various insurance premiums, so that excesses and deficits are not generated in the pension funds or the insurance company funds, making it possible to pay allowances and benefits at the proper time.
