Israel Celebrates 76th Independence Day with Population Statistics

Population Breakdown on Independence Day Eve

As Israel prepared to celebrate its 76th Independence Day, the Central Bureau of Statistics released the country's population data. The data revealed that the total population of Israel stood at 9.9 million. This figure was further divided into three main sectors: Jews, Arabs, and others. The Jewish population was the largest, with 7.427 million individuals, accounting for 73.2% of the total population. The Arab population was the second largest group, with 2.089 million individuals, making up 21.1% of the total population. The remaining 5.7% of the population, approximately 564,000 individuals, fell into the 'Others' category.

Population Growth Since Last Independence Day

Since the last Independence Day, Israel's population has seen an increase of 189,000, marking a growth rate of 1.9%. During this period, the country witnessed the birth of approximately 196,000 infants, and about 37,000 immigrants made Israel their new home.

Thoughts on Israel's Population Statistics

These statistics provide a fascinating snapshot of Israel's diverse population and its growth over the past year. What are your thoughts on this data? Do you find the growth rate and the population distribution intriguing? Share your views with your friends and encourage them to join the discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, delivered to your inbox every day at 6pm.