Population Growth

Israel's haredi population has increased by 509% since records began in 1979

General population increased by 135% during those 44 years.

UN: World’s population hits 8 billion

With population growth hitting a snag, the UN says it doesn't expect to reach the 10-billion mark until 2080.

What Europe really lacks is not fuel, but babies

There is a deeper crisis than the energy one, invisible, not addressed by signing an Algerian or Azerbaijani contract. Op-ed.

Israel's population at over 9.5 million, 7 million Jews

According to statistics, if the population continues to grow at the current rate, over 10 million will celebrate the holiday 3 years of now.

Israel’s population hits 9.14 million

Israel's 6,772,000 Jews now make up 74.1% of the population, with the 1,916,000 Arabs making up 21% of Israel's population.

About 9 million residents in Israel

Jewish population numbers about 6.744 million (74.2% of total population); Arab population - about 1.907 million (21%).

Happy New Year from around the Jewish world

Jewish Agency conveys wishes from around Jewish world for a happy New Year. At year's end, world Jewish population stands at 14.8 million.

Vacation time is near, so Europe doesn't care if it is dying

Israel's population tops 9 million

6.7 million Jews live in Israel on eve of 71st Independence Day, alongside 1.9 million Arabs. Israeli population to top 15 million by 2048.

Europe's demographic suicide: See Greece

Israel's population tops 8.8 million, to hit 15 million by 2048

Nearly 6.6 million Jews living in Israel ahead of 70th independence day, 10 times more than when Israel was established in 1948.

Slowdown in Judea and Samaria population growth

Annual growth rate in 2016 fell by 0.1% compared to 2015 and stood at 3.9%, while in 2017 growth rate was only 3.4%.

The Jewish-Arab demographic about-face

Haredim to surpass Arab population by 2050

More than 1/3 of Jewish population will be haredi by 2059, with more than 4 million haredim in Israel.

Judea-Samaria Pop. Growth Double National Average

Two percent growth in first half of 2014 occured despite unprecedented freeze in building by Israeli government.

The Only Viable Option

Samaria Leader: One Million 'Settlers' in 3 Years

Samaria Regional Council Head says settlement enterprise in Judea and Samaria cannot be undone.

Report: Lots More 90 Year Olds in Israel by 2035

A study shows that in 2035, Israel will have fewer Jews relative to population, and a lot more elderly.

Demographer: 62% Jewish is Not Enough

Israel cannot annex Judea and Samaria and remain a viable state, demographer argues.

Jewish Growth Speeds Up in Judea, Samaria

The already-high Jewish growth rate in Judea and Samaria has picked up speed. Fastest growth is outside ‘settlement blocs.’

Arab Growth Slows, Still Higher than Jewish Rate

While the Arab growth rate continues to decline, it is still higher than that of the Jewish population in the country.

Israeli Jewish Population Set to Pass 6 Million

Population stats for new Jewish year show 5,978,600 Jews. Jews still in Diaspora down by 10,000.

Covenant & Conversation for Vaetchanan

Ketzaleh: The Numbers Show We're Winning

MK Ya'akov Katz: Today there are 700,000 Jews living beyond the Green Line. This data is proof that Land of Israel activists have won.

Jerusalem Still Israel's Largest Populated City

Jerusalem remains Israel’s largest city in terms of population, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Population Forecast: More Hareidim by 2059

Central Bureau of Statistics releases new population forecast, predicting that hareidim will make up 41% of the population by 2059.

City of Ariel Demands to Grow

The city of Ariel is continuing its public campaign to end Ehud Barak's de-facto construction freeze that has plagued the city for several years.

Yesha Growth Leads Country

Population statistics for Judea and Samaria show yet another nation-leading growth rate in 2010 despite the freeze.