History of Tel Aviv in Timeline
Tel Aviv, also known as Tel Aviv-Yafo, is Israel's economic and technological center and a global high-tech hub. It is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area. With a population of 495,230, it is the second-most-populous city in Israel if East Jerusalem is included, and the most populous city if East Jerusalem is not included.
1902: Theodor Herzl's novel Altneuland
In 1902, Theodor Herzl's novel Altneuland ("Old New Land") was published. Nahum Sokolow adopted Tel Aviv, meaning "Tell of Spring", as the title for his Hebrew translation of the novel.
1904: Ohel Moshe neighborhood founded
In 1904, the Ohel Moshe neighborhood was founded outside Jaffa on the current territory of Tel Aviv.
1905: Establishment of Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium
In 1905, the first Hebrew high school, called Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium, was established in Jaffa.
1906: Ahuzat Bayit Society formed
In 1906, a group of Jews formed the Ahuzat Bayit society with the goal of forming a "Hebrew urban centre in a healthy environment".
1906: Herzliya Hebrew High School founded
In 1906, the Herzliya Hebrew High School was founded in Jaffa.
1906: Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood founded
In 1906, the Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood was founded outside Jaffa on the current territory of Tel Aviv.
1906: Maccabi Tel Aviv Sports Club founded
In 1906, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Sports Club was founded, which later competed in more than 10 sports fields.
April 1909: Establishment of Tel Aviv
On April 11, 1909, 66 Jewish families gathered to parcel out the land by lottery using seashells, marking the official date of the establishment of Tel Aviv.
July 1909: Cornerstone laid for Herzliya Hebrew High School
On July 28, 1909, the cornerstone for the Herzliya Hebrew High School building was laid.
1909: Tel Aviv under Ottoman Empire
From 1909 to 1917, Tel Aviv was under the Ottoman Empire.
1909: Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium moved to Tel Aviv
In 1909, Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium moved to Tel Aviv after its founding.
1909: Tel Aviv founded
In 1909, Tel Aviv was founded as a small settlement on the sand dunes north of Jaffa, envisaged as a future city from the start.
1909: Founding of Tel Aviv
In 1909, Tel Aviv was founded by the Yishuv, and initially named Ahuzat Bayit. The neighborhood was established as a modern housing estate on the outskirts of Jaffa.
May 1910: Name Tel Aviv adopted
On May 21, 1910, the name Tel Aviv was adopted for the town, which was originally named Ahuzat Bayit.
1910: Name Tel Aviv adopted
In 1910, the name Tel Aviv was chosen from several suggestions, including "Herzliya", because it embraced the idea of a renaissance in the ancient Jewish homeland.
1914: Tel Aviv Growth
By 1914, Tel Aviv had grown to more than 1 km (247 acres).
1915: Tel Aviv Census
In 1915 a census of Tel Aviv was conducted, recording a population 2,679.
May 1916: Highest recorded temperature
On 17 May 1916, the highest recorded temperature in Tel Aviv was 46.5 °C (115.7 °F).
April 1917: Expulsion of Residents
In April 1917, the Ottoman authorities expelled the residents of Jaffa and Tel Aviv as a wartime measure.
1917: Tel Aviv under Occupied Enemy Territory Administration
From 1917 to 1920, Tel Aviv was under Occupied Enemy Territory Administration.
1917: British Conquest
In late 1917, Tel Aviv was conquered by the British imperial army and became part of British-administered Mandatory Palestine.
1919: Arrival of Olim from Odessa
In 1919, several prominent Olim from Odessa arrived in Tel Aviv on the Ruslan ship, contributing to the city's developing art scene.
1920: Tel Aviv under Mandatory Palestine
From 1920 to 1948, Tel Aviv was under Mandatory Palestine.
1920: HaTomer art cooperative established and first modern art exhibition opened
In 1920, some of the Olim established the HaTomer art cooperative as well as opened the first modern art exhibition in Israel.
1920: Tel Aviv Beit Hadar railway station opened
In 1920, the Tel Aviv Beit Hadar railway station was opened as part of the Jaffa–Jerusalem railway.
May 1921: Jaffa Riots
On May 1, 1921, the Jaffa riots resulted in the deaths of 48 Arabs and 47 Jews. In the wake of this violence, many Jews left Jaffa for Tel Aviv.
1921: Tel Aviv Receives Township Status
In 1921, Tel Aviv received "township" or local council status within the Jaffa Municipality.
1922: 1922 Census
According to a census conducted in 1922 by the British Mandate authorities, Tel Aviv had a population of 15,185.
June 1923: Tel Aviv Wired to Electricity
In June 1923, Tel Aviv was the first town to be wired to electricity in Palestine. The opening ceremony of the Jaffa Electric Company powerhouse, on June 10, 1923, celebrated the lighting of the two main streets of Tel Aviv.
1923: Hapoel Tel Aviv Sports Club founded
In 1923, Hapoel Tel Aviv Sports Club, comprising more than 11 sports clubs, was founded.
1924: Construction of Pagoda House
In 1924, the Pagoda House (Beit HaPagoda) designed by Alexander Levy, an example of the eclectic Orientalist style which combines European architecture with Eastern features, was built.
1925: Population Growth
By 1925, the population of Tel Aviv had increased to around 34,000.
1925: David Bloch becomes mayor
In 1925, David Bloch began a two year term as mayor of Tel Aviv.
1925: Geddes Plan for Tel Aviv
In 1925, Patrick Geddes drew up the Geddes Plan for Tel Aviv, a master plan for the city which was adopted by the city council.
1925: Influence of École de Paris introduced by Isaac Frenkel Frenel
In 1925, following Isaac Frenkel Frenel's return from Paris and his opening of the Histadrut art studio, the École de Paris influence was introduced, enhancing Tel Aviv's cultural importance in visual arts.
1926: Passage Pensak built
In 1926, the country's first shopping arcade, Passage Pensak, was built in Tel Aviv.
1927: David Bloch ends term as mayor
In 1927, David Bloch ended his two year term as mayor of Tel Aviv.
1930: Ben Gurion House built
Ben Gurion House was built in 1930–31, part of a new workers' housing development.
1931: Ohel Theatre established and Habima Theatre decision
In 1931, Jewish cultural life was given a boost by the establishment of the Ohel Theatre and the decision of Habima Theatre to make Tel Aviv its permanent base.
1931: Construction of Bauhaus buildings begins
In 1931, construction of Modernist-style buildings inspired by the Bauhaus school began in Tel Aviv. These buildings, later declared protected landmarks, continued to be built until 1939.
1931: 1931 Census
The 1931 census recorded Tel Aviv as having a population of 46,101 in 12,545 houses.
1932: Tel Aviv Museum of Art established
In 1932, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art was established in Meir Dizengoff's house, marking a significant milestone in the city's cultural development.
1934: Tel Aviv Becomes Independent from Jaffa
In 1934, Tel Aviv became independent from Jaffa.
1934: Tel Aviv Granted Independent Municipality Status
In 1934, Tel Aviv was granted the status of an independent municipality separate from Jaffa.
1935: Tel Aviv Rowing Club established
In 1935, the Tel Aviv Rowing Club, the largest rowing club in Israel, was established on the banks of the Yarkon River.
1936: Tel Aviv becomes largest city in Palestine
By 1936, Tel Aviv was already the largest city in Palestine due to the arrival of middle-class immigrants from Europe.
1936: Arab revolt
Friction during the 1936–39 Arab revolt led to the opening of a local Jewish port, Tel Aviv Port, independent of Jaffa.
1937: Jewish population
According to the Jewish Virtual Library, by 1937 the Jewish population of Tel Aviv had risen to 150,000.
1938: Opening of Tel Aviv Port, Lydda Airport and Sde Dov Airport
In 1938, Tel Aviv Port opened, independent of Jaffa. Lydda Airport (later Ben Gurion Airport) and Sde Dov Airport also opened between 1937 and 1938.
1939: Significant Bauhaus construction in Tel Aviv
By 1939, approximately 3,000 buildings in Tel Aviv had been created in the Bauhaus style, contributing significantly to the city's architectural landscape.
1939: Tel Aviv Population
By 1939, the Jewish population of Tel Aviv had risen to 160,000.
September 1940: Italian Airstrikes on Tel Aviv
During World War II, on September 9, 1940, Tel Aviv was hit by Italian airstrikes, which killed 137 people in the city.
1945: Tel Aviv population
In 1945, Tel Aviv's population was 166,660, consisting of 166,000 Jews, 300 "other", 230 Christians, and 130 Muslims.
March 1947: Martial Law in Tel Aviv
During March 1947, Tel Aviv was placed under martial law by the British authorities for 15 days as British forces scoured the city for militants.
May 1948: Israel declared Independence
After Israel declared Independence on 14 May 1948, Tel Aviv became the temporary government center. The city was subsequently bombed by Egyptian warplanes and shelled by Egyptian warships.
May 1948: Jaffa fell and the Arab population fled
In May 1948, after months of siege, Jaffa fell during the Civil War, leading to the mass exodus of its Arab population.
June 1948: Israeli Air Force scored its first aerial victory
On 3 June 1948, the Israeli Air Force achieved its first aerial victory over Tel Aviv, as Israeli fighter pilot Modi Alon shot down two Egyptian bombers during a raid.
December 1948: Government announced annexation of Jaffa's Jewish suburbs to Tel Aviv
On 10 December 1948, the Israeli government declared the annexation of Jaffa's Jewish suburbs, the Palestinian neighborhood of Abu Kabir, the Arab village of Salama and some of its agricultural land, and the Jewish Hatikva Quarter to Tel Aviv.
1948: Tel Aviv becomes part of Israel
From 1948 to the present, Tel Aviv has been part of Israel.
1948: End of British Mandate
In 1948, the British Mandate ended and Tel Aviv became part of Israel.
1948: Israeli Declaration of Independence
In 1948, the Israeli Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Tel Aviv.
1948: Jaffa railway station closed
In 1948, the Jaffa railway station, which served as the terminus for the Jaffa–Jerusalem railway, was closed.
February 1949: Palestinian village of al-Shaykh Muwannis was annexed to Tel Aviv
On 25 February 1949, the depopulated Palestinian village of al-Shaykh Muwannis was annexed to Tel Aviv.
May 1949: Manshiya and part of Jaffa's central zone were added to Tel Aviv
On 18 May 1949, Manshiya and a portion of Jaffa's central zone were incorporated into Tel Aviv, marking the first inclusion of land from the Arab portion of the UN partition plan.
October 1949: Government voted on the unification of Tel Aviv and Jaffa
The Israeli government voted on the unification of Tel Aviv and Jaffa on 4 October 1949, though the decision was not immediately implemented.
December 1949: Israeli government relocated to Jerusalem
In December 1949, the Israeli government moved to Jerusalem, though most embassies remained in or near Tel Aviv due to the international dispute over Jerusalem's status.
February 1950: Lowest recorded temperature and snowfall
On 7 February 1950, during a cold wave, the lowest recorded temperature in Tel Aviv was −1.9 °C (28.6 °F), bringing the only recorded snowfall.
April 1950: Tel Aviv Annexes Parts of Jaffa
In April 1950, Tel Aviv began the municipal annexation of parts of Jaffa and fully unified with Jaffa under the name Tel Aviv.
April 1950: The unification of Tel Aviv and Jaffa was implemented
On 24 April 1950, the unification of Tel Aviv and Jaffa was implemented, following a government vote in October 1949.
August 1950: Tel Aviv Renamed Tel Aviv-Yafo
In August 1950, Tel Aviv was formally renamed to Tel Aviv-Yafo.
1962: Plácido Domingo as house tenor for the Israeli Opera
In 1962, Plácido Domingo served as house tenor for the Israeli Opera, marking the beginning of his association with Tel Aviv's performing arts scene.
October 1965: Tel Aviv Port closed
Tel Aviv Port closed on October 25, 1965.
1965: Plácido Domingo ends his role with the Israeli Opera
In 1965, Plácido Domingo concluded his tenure as house tenor for the Israeli Opera, ending a significant chapter in his early career in Tel Aviv.
1965: Shalom Meir Tower built
In 1965, the Shalom Meir Tower, Israel's first skyscraper, was built in Tel Aviv. It was the tallest building in the Middle East at the time of construction.
1970: Tel Aviv South railway station opened; Tel Aviv Beit Hadar railway station replaced
In 1970, the Tel Aviv South railway station was opened to replace Beit Hadar railway station.
1971: Tel Aviv Museum of Art moves to a new location
In 1971, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art moved to a new, larger location, providing more space for its growing collection and exhibitions.
1972: Kiryat Atidim high tech zone opened
The Kiryat Atidim high tech zone opened in 1972.
1973: Tel Aviv Cinematheque opening
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque opening in 1973.
1980: Article questioned "Is Tel Aviv Dying?"
In 1980, an article asked "Is Tel Aviv Dying?", highlighting existential problems such as residents leaving, businesses encroaching on residential areas, and deteriorating neighborhoods.
1980: Embassies moved to Tel Aviv
In the early 1980s, 13 embassies in Jerusalem moved to Tel Aviv as part of the UN's measures responding to Israel's 1980 Jerusalem Law.
1981: Tel Aviv entered absolute population decline
By 1981, Tel Aviv had entered not just natural population decline, but an absolute population decline as well.
1983: Dizengoff Center, Israel's first shopping mall, was completed
Dizengoff Center, Israel's first shopping mall, was completed in 1983.
1983: Average age of residents and population over 65
In 1983, the average age of Tel Aviv residents was 35.8, and the population over age 65 stood at 19%.
1987: Construction of Marganit Tower
Construction of Marganit Tower was completed in 1987.
1989: Tel Aviv acquired the nickname "Nonstop City"
By 1989, Tel Aviv had acquired the nickname "Nonstop City", reflecting its vibrant nightlife and 24/7 culture.
1992: Yael Arad wins silver medal in the Olympic Games
In 1992, Yael Arad, an athlete in Maccabi's judo club, won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.
1993: Tel Aviv was categorized as a world city
In 1993, Tel Aviv was categorized as a world city.
1993: Tel Aviv South railway station closed
In 1993, the Tel Aviv South railway station was closed.
October 1994: First suicide attack in Tel Aviv
On 19 October 1994, the first suicide attack in Tel Aviv occurred on the Line 5 bus, killing 22 civilians and injuring 50.
November 1995: Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated
On 4 November 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a rally in Tel Aviv in support of the Oslo peace accord.
March 1996: Suicide bombing in the Dizengoff Center
On 6 March 1996, a suicide bomber killed 13 people in the Dizengoff Center suicide bombing.
March 1997: Café Apropo bombing
On 27 March 1997, three women were killed by a terrorist in the Café Apropo bombing.
1998: Tel Aviv named technologically influential city
In 1998, Newsweek described Tel Aviv as one of the 10 most technologically influential cities in the world.
1998: Tel Aviv was on the "verge of bankruptcy"
In 1998, Tel Aviv was on the "verge of bankruptcy" due to a shrinking tax base and economic difficulties.
1998: Ron Huldai becomes mayor of Tel Aviv
Ron Huldai has been mayor of Tel Aviv since 1998.
1999: Shalom Meir Tower ceases to be the tallest building
In 1999, the Shalom Meir Tower ceased to be the tallest building in Israel, after having held the title since its construction in 1965.
1999: Shalom Meir Tower was no longer Israel's tallest building
The Shalom Meir Tower was no longer Israel's tallest building in 1999.
June 2001: Suicide bombing at the entrance to the Dolphinarium discothèque
On 1 June 2001, a suicide bomber attacked the Dolphinarium discothèque, killing 21 people and injuring 132 during the Second Intifada.
2001: Baruch Yoscovitz begins working on Florentin neighborhood
Beginning in 2001, Baruch Yoscovitz, city planner for Tel Aviv, reworked old British plans for the Florentin neighborhood, adding green areas, pedestrian malls, and housing.
2003: White City a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2003, Tel Aviv's White City became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2003: Tel Aviv's White City designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2003, Tel Aviv's White City was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising the world's largest concentration of International Style buildings.
2003: UNESCO recognition of Tel Aviv's White City
In 2003, UNESCO recognized Tel Aviv's White City as a world heritage site, which aided efforts to preserve the Modernist buildings in the city.
February 2005: Stage Club bombing
On 25 February 2005, an Islamic Jihad bomber killed five and wounded over 50 in Stage Club bombing.
2005: Restoration of Jaffa railway station began
In 2005, the Jaffa railway station began being restored for conversion into an entertainment and leisure venue marketed as "HaTachana".
April 2006: Suicide bombing near the old central bus station
On 17 April 2006, a suicide bombing near the old central bus station killed 11 people and wounded at least 70.
2006: Population growth in Tel Aviv
In 2006, 22,000 people moved to Tel Aviv, while only 18,500 left.
2006: School attendance in Tel Aviv
In 2006, 51,359 children attended school in Tel Aviv, with varying numbers in kindergartens, elementary schools, and high schools.
2006: Release of 'The Bubble'
In 2006, Eytan Fox's film 'The Bubble,' which focuses on Tel Aviv's LGBT community, was released.
2006: Tensions before gay pride parade
In 2006, tensions between religious and secular Jews before the gay pride parade ended in vandalism of a synagogue.
2007: Expansion of Ramat Aviv
As of 2007, Ramat Aviv is undergoing extensive expansion and is set to absorb the beachfront property of Sde Dov Airport after its decommissioning.
2007: City's population growth averaged 6.29 percent
Between 2007 and 2012, the city's population growth averaged 6.29 percent.
2007: Sadan Report recommended congestion charge
In 2007, the Sadan Report recommended the introduction of a congestion charge in Tel Aviv, similar to that of London, for road users traveling into the city.
2007: Annual Open House Tel Aviv weekend
Since 2007, Tel Aviv hosts its well-known, annual Open House Tel Aviv weekend, offering the public free entrance to landmarks, private houses and public buildings.
January 2008: Tel Aviv municipality establishes LGBT Community center
In January 2008, Tel Aviv's municipality established the city's LGBT Community center, centralizing municipal and cultural services for the LGBT community.
October 2008: Garbage dump turned into Ariel Sharon Park
In October 2008, Martin Weyl transformed an old garbage dump near Ben Gurion International Airport into an attraction by building an arc of plastic bottles, renaming it Ariel Sharon Park.
December 2008: Tel Aviv assembles gay athletes for World Outgames
In December 2008, Tel Aviv began assembling a team of gay athletes to participate in the 2009 World Outgames in Copenhagen.
2008: Additional kindergarten classes opened
In 2008, 20 additional kindergarten classes were opened in Tel Aviv due to population growth.
2008: Tel Aviv hosts annual half marathon
In 2008, Tel Aviv hosted its annual half marathon, attracting 10,000 athletes from around the world.
2008: Center for secular Jewish studies opens
In 2008, a center for secular Jewish studies and a secular yeshiva opened in Tel Aviv.
2008: Average age of residents decreased
In 2008, the average age of Tel Aviv residents fell to 34.
2008: Habima Theatre closed for renovations
In early 2008, Habima Theatre, Israel's national theatre, was closed down for major remodeling.
2008: City lights turned off for Earth Hour
Since 2008, Tel Aviv city lights are turned off annually in support of Earth Hour.
February 2009: Water saving campaign launched
In February 2009, the municipality launched a water saving campaign, including a competition granting free parking for a year to the household that consumed the least water per person.
2009: Tel Aviv population growth rate
According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), as of 2009 Tel Aviv's population was growing at an annual rate of 0.5 percent.
2009: Tel Aviv celebrated its official centennial
In 2009, Tel Aviv celebrated its official centennial with city- and country-wide celebrations.
2009: Tel Aviv participation in the World Outgames
In 2009, Tel Aviv participated in the World Outgames, showcasing its commitment to LGBT inclusion in sports.
2009: Plans for bicycle paths expansion
In 2009, plans called for expansion of bicycle paths to 100 km (62.1 mi) in Tel Aviv.
2009: Revival of the Tel Aviv Marathon
In 2009, the Tel Aviv Marathon was revived after a fifteen-year hiatus, attracting over 18,000 runners.
2009: Restoration of Jaffa railway station completed
In 2009, the restoration of the Jaffa railway station was completed, converting it into an entertainment and leisure venue marketed as "HaTachana".
2009: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange resilience during Operation in Gaza
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange was higher on the last day of the 2009 Operation in Gaza than on the first day of fighting.
2010: Knight Frank's world city survey ranks Tel Aviv 34th globally
In 2010, Knight Frank's world city survey ranked Tel Aviv 34th globally, acknowledging its significance as a global city.
2010: Tel Aviv Municipality launches new master plan for 2025
In 2010, the Tel Aviv Municipality's Planning and Construction Committee launched a new master plan for the city for 2025, restricting skyscraper construction in the city center and increasing it in the east.
2010: Tel Aviv Port wins European Landscape Architecture award
In 2010, the renovated Tel Aviv Port (Nemal Tel Aviv) won the award for outstanding landscape architecture at the European Biennial for Landscape Architecture in Barcelona.
April 2011: Tel-O-Fun bicycle sharing system launched
In April 2011, the Tel Aviv municipality launched Tel-O-Fun, a bicycle sharing system with 150 stations of bicycles for rent within the city limits.
August 2011: Attack at Haoman 17 nightclub
On 29 August 2011, a Palestinian attacker rammed a stolen taxi into a police checkpoint guarding the Haoman 17 nightclub and then stabbed eight people.
September 21, 2011: Work on the Red Line started
On September 21, 2011, work began on the Red Line, the first line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail project, following years of preparatory works.
November 2011: Habima Theatre reopens after major remodeling
In November 2011, Habima Theatre, Israel's national theatre, reopened to the public after undergoing major remodeling and renovations.
2011: Lonely Planet names Tel Aviv as the third hottest city
In 2011, Lonely Planet recognized Tel Aviv as the third "hottest city", trailing only New York City and Tangier, indicating its rising popularity as a travel destination.
2011: Tel Aviv unemployment rate
In 2011, Tel Aviv had an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent.
2011: Tel Aviv hosts first fashion week since the 1980s
In 2011, Tel Aviv hosted its first fashion week since the 1980s, marking a resurgence in the city's fashion scene. Italian designer Roberto Cavalli was a guest of honor.
November 2012: Tel Aviv area was targeted by rockets
On 21 November 2012, during Operation Pillar of Defense, the Tel Aviv area was targeted by rockets for the first time since the Gulf War. A bomb blast on a bus wounded at least 28 civilians.
December 2012: Tel Aviv ranked second best city for high tech startups
In December 2012, Tel Aviv was ranked second on a list of top places to found a high tech startup company.
2012: 28 percent of the city's population was aged between 20 and 34 years old
By 2012, 28 percent of the city's population was aged between 20 and 34 years old, marking a shift in the demographic profile.
2013: Absolut Vodka releases Tel Aviv-themed bottle
In 2013, Absolut Vodka introduced a specially designed bottle dedicated to Tel Aviv as part of its international cities series, recognizing the city's vibrant nightlife.
2013: Tel Aviv ranked second-most innovative city in the world
In 2013, Tel Aviv was ranked the second-most innovative city in the world, behind Medellín.
2014: Tel Aviv unemployment rate
In 2014, Tel Aviv had an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
2014: Sarona Market Complex opened
In 2014, the Sarona Market Complex opened, following an 8-year renovation project of Sarona colony.
2016: Tel Aviv ranked as an alpha- world city
In 2016, the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) ranked Tel Aviv as an alpha- world city.
2017: Ben Gurion International Airport handled over 20 million passengers
In 2017, Ben Gurion International Airport handled over 20 million passengers.
December 2018: Construction of the Purple Line started
In December 2018, construction commenced on the Purple Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail.
2019: Sde Dov Airport closed
In 2019, Sde Dov Airport in Tel Aviv was closed in favor of real-estate development, with all services transferred to Ben Gurion Airport.
2019: Eurovision Song Contest held in Tel Aviv
In 2019, the Eurovision Song Contest was held at Expo Tel Aviv, marking the first time Israel hosted the event outside of Jerusalem, following their win the previous year.
2019: Population statistics
In 2019, the population of Tel Aviv was 89.9% Jewish, and 4.5% Arab; among Arabs, 82.8% were Muslim, 16.4% were Christian, and 0.8% were Druze. The remaining 5 percent were not classified by religion.
2020: Tel Aviv had 140 kilometres of bicycle paths
By 2020, Tel Aviv had 140 kilometres of bicycle paths.
2021: Tel Aviv ranked most expensive city
In 2021, Tel Aviv became the world's most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
2021: Work on the Green Line began
In 2021, work began on the Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail.
2022: Tel Aviv ranked 53rd in the Global Financial Centres Index
In 2022, Tel Aviv was ranked 53rd in the Global Financial Centres Index and is considered a beta+ world city. The city has the third- or fourth-largest economy in the Middle East and the largest economy per capita. Tel Aviv is also ranked the 4th top global startup ecosystem hub, but has the highest cost of living in the world. It receives over 2.5 million international visitors annually and is home to Tel Aviv University.
2022: Expected completion of the Red Line
In 2022, the Red Line was expected to be completed but was delayed
August 18, 2023: Red Line opened
On August 18, 2023, the Red Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail was finally opened after numerous delays.
2023: Tel Aviv transportation habits.
As of 2023, 56% of Tel Aviv's residents commute to work without using cars.
2023: Tel Aviv Museum of Art ranked 48th most popular museum
In 2023, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art was ranked 48th on The Art Magazine's list of the 100 most popular museums in the world, highlighting its global recognition and appeal.
2024: Ron Huldai reelected to sixth term
In the 2024 municipal elections, Ron Huldai was reelected to a sixth term, becoming the city's longest-serving mayor.
2025: Plans to reach 300 km of bicycle paths
By 2025, Tel Aviv plans to reach 300 km of bicycle paths.
2025: Master plan aims to double Tel Aviv's office space
By 2025, the Tel Aviv master plan aims to double the city's office space, solidifying Tel Aviv as Israel's business capital, with increased skyscraper construction in the eastern part of the city.
2025: Construction of Tel Aviv Metro expected to start
Construction of the Tel Aviv Metro is expected to start in 2025.
2025: Master plan approved by Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee
In 2025, a master plan for the city was approved by the Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee.
2028: Scheduled completion of the Green Line
The Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail is scheduled for completion in 2028.
2030: Expected population of Tel Aviv
The population of Tel Aviv is expected to reach 535,000 in 2030.
2032: First public opening of Tel Aviv Metro expected
The first public opening of the Tel Aviv Metro is expected in 2032.
2035: Projected population under master plan
Under a master plan approved in 2025, the city's population will grow to 600,000 by 2035.
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