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Diverse Population of Israel and Territories

Explore the demographics of Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Strip. Learn about the diverse population, including Jewish, Palestinian, and minority groups. Understand the historical context and population shifts in the region.

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Diverse Population of Israel and Territories

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  1. The State of Israel (1948) • Population: Approximately 8 million (6.2 million Jewish citizens, approx. 1.6 million Palestinian citizens, and approx. 318,000 other minorities) • Approximately 77% of population = Jewish Of this population: 32% European or American born 21% Israeli born 14.6% African born 12.6% Asian born • 20% Non-Jewish Arabs • Official Language: Hebrew

  2. The West Bank • 5,853 square km. • Population = Just over 2.5 million people (all Palestinian EXCEPT for approximately 350,000 Jewish settlers

  3. The Gaza Strip • Size = 360 sq. miles 24 miles long, 10-12 miles wide • One of most densely populated areas in the world • Population: 1.5 million (majority refugees) All Palestinian • Over 80% live in poverty • Average age of population = 16

  4. Population Shifts Source: Anna Baltzer - Witness in Palestine: A Jewish-American in Occupied Territories

  5. 1,200,000 P (67%) 608,000 J (33%) 45% land – P 55% land – J Population: 69% P 31% J 12% of historic Palestine 22% Land – P 4-5 Million Palestinian refugees outside 1949-1967 Jordan and Egypt controlled dark parts 1946 Palestine under British Mandate 2007 with wall 1947 UN Partition Plan

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