what percentage of israel is ashkenazi

Israeli Jews who identify as Ashkenazi are commonly estimated at about 32% of Israel’s Jewish population, though some sources that include people from the former USSR put the figure closer to 44%.

Why the number varies

• Israel does not keep one single official count for “Ashkenazi” versus “Mizrahi” or “Sephardi.”

• Different sources use different definitions, especially for immigrants from the former Soviet Union, many of whom identify as Ashkenazi.

Practical takeaway

If you want a conservative, commonly cited estimate, use about one-third of Israeli Jews.

If you want a broader estimate that includes many former USSR immigrants, around 44% is also used in some references.

Bottom line

For a quick answer: roughly 32% of Israel’s Jewish population is Ashkenazi, with broader estimates going up to about 44% depending on definition.