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Jewish Population by Country, 2023

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Summary

This data measures Jewish population counts by country in 2023. USA has the largest group at 7,460,600, just ahead of Israel at 7,427,000. Together they hold over 14 million of the global total of 17,161,100. This shows high concentration in few nations, which shapes global Jewish communities and cultural presence.

Key findings

  • USA has 7,460,600 Jewish people.
  • Israel counts 7,427,000 Jewish residents.
  • France reports 440,000 Jewish population.
  • Canada has 398,000 Jewish individuals.
  • Global total reaches 17,161,100 Jews.

Metrics Framework

  • Metric counts people identifying as Jewish per country.
  • Unit is absolute headcount without scaling to thousands.
  • Data covers 2023 estimates for over 80 countries.
  • Global sum equals 17,161,100 people.

Tags

#Jewish#Population#2023#Countries#Global#Absolute

Table View

CountryJewish Population
USA7,460,600
Israel7,427,000
France440,000
Canada398,000
UK312,000
Argentina171,000
Russia132,000
Germany125,000
Australia117,000
Brazil90,500
South Africa50,000
Hungary46,000
Mexico40,000
Ukraine33,000
Netherlands29,700
Belgium29,000
Italy26,900
Switzerland20,500
Uruguay16,200
Chile15,700
Sweden14,900
Spain13,000
Austria10,300
Panama10,000
Poland9,500
Iran9,100
Romania8,700
New Zealand7,500
Azerbaijan6,800
Denmark6,400
Belarus6,000
India4,500
Venezuela4,500
Latvia4,200
Greece4,000
Czechia3,900
Portugal3,800
China3,500
Ireland2,700
Uzbekistan2,600
Slovakia2,600
Costa Rica2,600
Kazakhstan2,300
Lithuania2,200
Morocco2,100
Colombia2,000
Bulgaria2,000
Peru1,900
Estonia1,900
Croatia1,700
Puerto Rico1,500
Moldova1,500
Serbia1,400
Norway1,300
Finland1,300
Georgia1,200
Paraguay1,100
Japan1,000
Tunisia1,000
Guatemala900
Singapore900
Gibraltar800
Luxembourg700
Monaco700
Ecuador600
Taiwan500
Bolivia500
United Arab Emirates500
Cuba500
Bosnia and Herzegovina500
Jamaica500
Cyprus500
United States Virgin Islands400
Thailand300
Kenya300
Sri Lanka300
Kyrgyzstan300
Philippines200
South Korea200
Zimbabwe200
Turkmenistan200
Suriname200
Indonesia100
Nigeria100
Ethiopia100
Egypt100
DR Congo100
Madagascar100
Syria100
Dominican Republic100
El Salvador100
Namibia100
Armenia100
Botswana100
Slovenia100
North Macedonia100
Malta100
Barbados100
Guam100
Bermuda100

Analysis

Top Countries Dominate
USA tops the list with 7,460,600 Jewish people in 2023. Israel follows closely at 7,427,000. France ranks third with 440,000, and Canada fourth at 398,000. UK has 312,000, while Argentina shows 171,000. These five countries hold over 9 million people, or more than half the world total of 17,161,100. The data points to strong presence in North America and Western Europe.
Europe Holds Steady
France leads Europe with 440,000 Jewish residents. UK follows at 312,000, Germany at 125,000, and Russia at 132,000. Netherlands has 29,700, Belgium 29,000, and Italy 26,900. Smaller numbers appear in Hungary at 46,000 and Ukraine at 33,000. Switzerland counts 20,500 and Sweden 14,900. These figures sum to several hundred thousand across the continent, showing wide but varied distribution.
Americas Beyond Leaders
Canada has 398,000 Jewish people. Argentina follows with 171,000, Brazil at 90,500, and Mexico at 40,000. Smaller groups live in Uruguay at 16,200, Chile at 15,700, and Colombia at 2,000. Peru counts 1,900, Venezuela 4,500, and Panama 10,000. These nations together add over 750,000 to the global 17,161,100 total. Latin America maintains notable communities despite lower ranks.
Global Small Populations
Many countries have under 10,000 Jewish people. Australia leads this group at 117,000, South Africa at 50,000. Others include New Zealand at 7,500, India at 4,500, and Japan at 1,000. Even smaller are China with 3,500, Thailand at 300, and Philippines at 200. Dozens of nations like Indonesia, Nigeria, and Egypt report 100 each. This spread covers over 80 countries with minimal numbers.

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FAQ

It counts the estimated number of people who identify as Jewish in each country for 2023. Figures use absolute headcounts, like 7,460,600 for USA. The source sums all to 17,161,100 globally. Data includes notes such as West Bank in Israel's total. No percentages or other metrics are given.

High counts like 7,460,600 in USA or 7,427,000 in Israel show large communities. These represent over 14 million together. Lower figures like 440,000 in France mean smaller but still notable groups. Numbers reflect concentration, with top countries holding most of the 17,161,100 total. The data shows geographic focus.

All figures represent 2023 estimates. No historical or forecast years appear. The list includes current counts for over 80 countries, from 7,460,600 down to 100. Global total is 17,161,100 for that year. No trends over time are provided in the source.

The available sources do not specify the exact method. Data comes from worldpopulationreview.com as absolute counts. It notes inclusions like West Bank for Israel. Figures match source table exactly, such as 7,460,600 for USA and 100 for Egypt. No weighting or survey details are stated.