As of the end of 2024, Israel's population breakdown is 76.9% Jewish (7.7 million), 21.0% Arab (2.1 million), and 2% (210,000) of individuals identifying as "other," which includes non-Arab Christians and those unclassified by religion in official records.
The growth rate in 2024 is slightly lower than the previous year’s 1.6%, with the decrease attributed to a significant rise in emigration. In 2024, a record 82,700 Israelis left the country, compared to 55,400 in 2023, far above the decade’s annual average of 37,100. Emigration was particularly prominent in the first half of 2024, with 40,600 people leaving between January and July, a monthly increase of 2,200 over the previous year.
Despite the high emigration rate, Israel also welcomed 32,890 new immigrants in 2024, though the country's net migration figure was negative, with 18,200 more people leaving than arriving. The report highlighted the birth of 181,000 babies in 2024, 76% of whom were born to Jewish mothers, and 24% to Arab mothers.
The report also recorded a significant rise in deaths, totaling 51,400 in 2024, almost 1,800 more than in 2023. The increase in mortality was partly attributed to casualties from Israel's military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Additionally, death rates spiked during certain months of the year, with notably higher numbers in February, July, and October.
Jerusalem post contributed to this post.
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