Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.

Independence Day:

More than ten million citizens live in Israel

Israel's population has grown in the last decade at a rate of about 1.5% per year, which is among the highest in the Western world. 91% of Israelis report being satisfied with their lives.

Religious Zionist towns lead Israel in reserve days served

Following a request by the Freedom of Information Movement, the IDF provided data segmented by settlement as a basis for fair discussions about contributions to national defense by different sectors.

12 times more than in 1948:

Ahead of Independence Day: 9.9 million people living in Israel

Since last Independence day, Israel's population has grown by 189,000 people; by next Independence Day, Israel's population is expected to reach over 10 million.

Mortality in Gaza: lies and statistics

Media and politicians have consistently (and knowingly?) misled people about the number of deaths in Gaza but a series of articles in various publications have questioned their veracity., so that the tide is turning. It's about time. Op-ed.

UK Stat. Authority must review fabricated Gaza casualty figures

Several analyses indicate that the figures have been fabricated. Opinion.

'This is worse than what is happening in Jenin'

Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky presents grim statistics about traffic fatalities in Israel.

City near Gaza leads Israel in housing purchases

The city of Netivot, near the Gaza border, has seen the most housing units purchased over the past three months of any city in Israel.

Lies, damn lies, and statistics: Manipulating Israeli opinions

Why Israel Democracy Institute and Direct Polls Ltd. had widely divergent results on the question of Israelis' trust in the Knesset. Op-ed.

Canadian agency report finds surge in antisemitic hate crimes

Newly released data by Statistics Canada points to continuation of dangerous uptick in antisemitism across Canada.

AJC: Better data on antisemitism in America needed

New FBI data on 2021 hate crimes highlights the fact that too many instances of antisemitism go unreported, advocacy org points out.

New statistics show:

Jews remain most targeted group for hate crime in Canada

Statistics Canada releases report showing hate crimes targeting the Jewish community grew dramatically by 47 percent since 2020.

Jerusalem's Pantry Packers brings volunteering to the US

'The hands-on lesson is one of doing kindness in its purest form.'

Israel's population nears 10 million

Jewish Israelis comprise 73.9% of population, Arabs 21.1%, statistics show.

Analysis: How bad is Israel's ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus?

Putting the ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus into perspective.

UK analysis: Jews more likely to die from coronavirus

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows.

Israel's success against the pandemic

Rosh Hashanah eve:

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%).

Younger workers report biggest gains in happiness with pay

US employees are more satisfied with their jobs than they've been in two decades, WSJ report says.

Israel's richest - and poorest neighborhoods

Four of the seven richest neighborhoods in the state of Israel are located in Tel Aviv.

The Creator's love for His People isn't statistical

When you need G-d's help but feel the situation somehow precludes the possibility, remember the story of the old grandmother. Commentary

Ahead of new year, immigration on the rise

Jewish Agency figures reveal 5% rise in 'Aliyah' during 2018, including 45% increase from Russia.

Most common cause of death in Israel is cancer

Central Bureau of Statistics report reveals most common causes of death in Israel.

16 killed in accidents in September

Number of accidents with casualties decreases by 1.2% from August 2017 to September 2018.

Israel's senior citizens are happy with their lives

Percentage of senior citizens rises, statistics show most senior are happy with their lives.

How many Jews are there in the world?

Statistics show slight rise in number of Jews in Israel and around the world.

The ten most common names

In preparation for Rosh Hashanah 5779, Population and Immigration Authority summarizes past year's data.

Israeli study: Surfing the net delays marriage

New study of Israeli singles shows that those who surf the net tend to believe people should marry later.

Number of travelers arriving in Israel jumps 60% in October

3.3 million tourists arrive in Israel over period of 3 months, number of total visitors arriving in October rises to 464,000.

Seniors are most likely to commit suicide, Health Ministry finds

Divorced fathers, Ethiopian immigrants, are also at heightened risk. And why are Jews more likely to commit suicide than Arabs?

New study shows Jewish spouses matter

Children of intermarriage less likely to identify as Jews, engage in Jewish activities; only 15% of non-Orthodox US Jews have Jewish spouse.

February 2017 tourism 'best ever'

Tourism in January, February 25% higher than corresponding months in 2016.

Report: 10% of Israeli children go to bed hungry

Number of reported abuse cases involving children jumps from 14,513 in 2006 to 17,677 in 2015.

Report: 372 killed in road accidents in 2016

Number of road accident victims tops number of terror victims, rises from 356 in 2015.

WSJournal corrects misquote

Wall Street Journal misquotes Israeli, corrects its mistake

'What's driving Israeli and Palestinian activists to ditch the two-state solution is the rapidly-growing number of Jews in the West Bank...'

Israeli Ethiopians are doing better than ever

Government sees 39% drop in number of Ethiopians relying on welfare income supplements.

Israeli students top OECD list

More Israeli students study social, environmental sciences than those in any other OECD country.

Jerusalem the Golden

Jerusalem now home to 10% of Israelis

The largest city in Israel, 870,000 residents recorded in Jerusalem as of 2015 Jerusalem Day statistics reveal.

Study: Just 25% of Israelis feel 'secure' in their daily lives

33% of Israelis would continue going to work in the event of a missile attack - but just 9% would send their kids to school.

Poll: Most Israelis against unity government

Two separate studies show huge opposition to Likud-Zionist Union coalition; support for Jewish Home, Yesh Atid at 2013 levels.

Study: Ethiopian IDF soldiers more likely to commit suicide

Statistics also reveal that soldiers with previous psychiatric diagnoses are less likely to commit suicide.

Study: 45,000 Holocaust survivors live in poverty in Israel

Grim statistics also reveal 50% suffer from bad health, loneliness. Former MK: Government must make a master plan.

Report: Israelis working hard, making less

40% of employees making half the national average wage, report reveals in honor of May Day.

Most Israelis support separate wards for Arabs, Jews

69% of the Israeli public would prefer to keep Arab and Jews separate in maternity wards, study finds.

Report: 1/3 of Iraqis believe US supports ISIS

Shocking State Department study reveals rampant anti-US sentiment in Iraq, belief the US 'created' ISIS to plunder oil.

Iranian execution 'spree' drives up world death penalty rate

Executions up 31% in Iran in 2015, including four minors; worldwide death penalty rate at 25-year high.

Study: Nearly half of Israeli Arabs suffer from depression

Physical, mental health poorer in Israeli Arab sector, in study released amidst debate on segregation in hospitals.

Security forces: Terror wave likely to last 'months'

Officials release figures from last 100 days of terror, showing over a third of the attacks have taken place within 'Green Lines.'

Study: Israel's teen drivers dangerously unsafe

Nearly half of Israeli teens do not always wear seat belts; one in three speed while talking on cell phones.

2.4 million Israelis struggling to survive

Annual alternative poverty report points to an even more dire situation for Israel's poor - 31.9% of the population.

In numbers: 22 dead, 252 injured in 3 months of terror

No fewer than 169 terror attacks launched against Israelis in 120 days, MDA reveals; public asked to donate blood to meet demand.

IDF dropout rates soar; men twice as likely to drop out

One in six men and one in twelve women do not finish their mandatory service; 'emotional distress' a primary factor.

Israelis unaware of risk factors, prevalence of sexual abuse

57% of Israeli parents believe sexual offenders are random strangers, and under 25% of parents speak to their children about the issue.

Report: Better-educated Israelis earn better money, on average

Better-educated Israelis are doing better than their peers in other developed countries, an OECD report says.

More Israeli academics seeking jobs abroad, poll shows

Israelis seeking relief from high prices and political tension are increasingly looking to work abroad, a poll shows.

Interview

Expert: Kerry ignores demographics in Israel-PA policy

Former Amb. and demographer Yoram Ettinger notes Jewish presence in Israel is stronger than ever - making a 'one-state' solution possible.

Teenage presence in Israeli prison system up 120%

While most of the teens are Palestinian Arabs who launched attacks on Jews, some are youth deemed 'right-wing extremists.'

Study: 65% of Israeli teachers satisfied with their jobs

Study provides new hope for educational analysts, after July statistics showed sky-high teacher burnout.

Israeli schools: 2015 report card mixed

Ministry of Education reveals overall improvement for student achievements in grades 1-12, but sharp declines for Arabic, Bedouin sectors.

Black October: Worst month of terror in Israel since 2006

Shin Bet statistics reveal more attacks on Israelis in October 2015 than in entire years since the Second Intifada.