Israel has emerged as a key player in global commercial real estate, ranking seventh in Europe and 10th in the United States for real estate investments, according to global real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in its 2024 Global Investment Report.
The report highlights a 78% surge in Israeli investments across the European property market.
Total investment in Europe reached approximately $2.33 billion in 2024, up from $1.3 billion in 2023. In the United States, Israeli capital inflow totaled $578 million – reflecting a consistent and strategic presence.
Israel’s rise in the European rankings has been steady over the past several years. From 16th place in 2021 to 12th in 2022, 8th in 2023, and now 7th in 2024, the trajectory underscores the country’s evolving role in international markets.
According to JLL, Israeli investors are increasingly operating with well-defined strategies, diversified across sectors and regions. Investments have been particularly robust in the logistics, hospitality, retail, and housing sectors.
What is the breakdown of Israeli investments in Europe?
Industry and logistics got $961 million, hospitality got $851 million, retail got $728 million, office spaces got $597 million, and multi-housing got $588 million.
Israeli capital has also flowed into emerging sectors such as data centers, healthcare, and infrastructure – indicative of a shift…
