Global Jewish Population Remains Below Pre-Holocaust Levels, New Data Shows
The global Jewish population is currently estimated at 15.8 million, according to data released by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics. This figure remains below the pre-World War II levels, which were approximately 16.6 million. The data was released ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day and highlights that about 85% of Jews live in Israel and the United States. Israel is home to approximately 7.2 million Jews, while the United States has around 6.3 million. Other countries with significant Jewish populations include France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Germany, Russia, and Australia. The report also notes a decline in Jewish populations in countries like France, Russia, and Argentina, while Canada has seen an increase despite rising antisemitic incidents. 
