As of 2023–2024, about 73% of Israelis are Jewish , which translates to roughly 7.2 million Jewish citizens out of Israel's total population of around 9.8–10 million.

Quick Scoop: Key Demographics

Group| Percentage of Israel's Population| Approximate Population
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Jewish| 73% 3| ~7.2 million 37
Arab (Muslim, Christian, Druze)| 21% 15| ~2.08 million 5
Other (non-Arab non-Jewish)| 5–6% 15| ~472,000–600,000 1

In 2022, the breakdown was slightly higher at 73.6% Jewish , 18.1% Muslim, 1.9% Christian, and 1.6% Druze.

Important Context

  • Trend : The Jewish percentage has been gradually declining. In 2008, it was 75.6%, but now sits around 73%.
  • Birth rates : Arab Israelis have a higher birth rate than Jewish Israelis, contributing to the shift.
  • Global context : Israel's 7.2 million Jews constitute 46% of all Jews worldwide.
  • Jerusalem & West Bank: If you include Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the Jewish population rises slightly, but the percentage remains around 73–74%.

"Israel is more than just the homeland of the Jewish People... it is the main exporter of Jewish products, culture and thought to the wider world".

Within Israel's Jewish population, there's significant diversity:

  • Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) : ~13%
  • Religious : ~12%
  • Traditional : ~30%
  • Secular : ~45%

The secular community makes up the largest group, while the ultra-Orthodox population is growing fastest due to high birth rates.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.