Population

Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million

The proposal stipulates the permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, and that Switzerland should end its freedom of movement accord with the EU.

The Helvetia statue in front of a Swiss flag on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) ahead of a press conference on Swiss banks' capital requirements in Bern, Switzerland, April 22, 2026.
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Average height in Israel and how it compares to neighboring countries

Israelis enjoy Rosh Hashanah fair at a social complex in Jerusalem, September 19, 2025

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Israeli population crosses 10 million ahead of Jewish New Year


Worldwide population of 14.7 million Jews falls short of pre-war numbers

World Jewry reached a population of 16.6 million right before the start of World War II in 1939.

‘WHAT SET ‘Let Our People Know’ apart from my Birthright trip was the impossibility of looking away from the complex implications of Zionism that are our real birthright as diaspora Jews.’

Israel’s population at 9,136,000 on the eve of 2020

In the past decade, the population increased by 1,627,000.

Nurses take care of newborn babies at a nursery in Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem

Israel’s Christian population grows to 177,000 citizens

Over three-quarters (77.5%) of Christians living in Israel are Arabs, the CBS said, representing 7.2% of all Israeli-Arab citizens.

A man plays with his kid in a street before the beginning of an annual "Christmas Run" in Mi'ilya, a Christian Arab village in northern Israel December 21, 2018

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According to a new study by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), only 69% of 55-64 year olds are employed compared to 85% among 35-44 year olds.

Elderly Israelis sit in a designated protected space in a senior citizens home in Jerusalem, June 2, 2009, as a siren is sounded during a nationwide civil defense drill simulating a rocket attack.

Settler growth rate stagnant for third year in a row

Much of the reason can be assigned to the fact that few new people are moving beyond the Green Line and into settlements

A general view shows the Israeli settlement of Beitar Illit in the West Bank April 7, 2019

Amid Iran's environmental, economic crises, Khamenei urges having more babies

But Iran's Environment Department head says that, "Without guaranteed imports, it will not be wise to increase the country's population."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei smiles at a baby

Israeli population to soar to 15.2 million by 100th anniversary

Today, 9.021 million citizens call Israel their home compared to 806,000 in May 1948.

A man waves flags of Israel as Israeli Air Force planes fly in formation over the Mediterranean Sea during an aerial show as part of the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day marking the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state, in Tel Aviv, Israel April 19, 2018.

Lego Builds Future In Middle East Amid Youth Population Boom

The Danish toy giant opens headquarters in Dubai in hopes of boosting sales.

Danish Crown Prince Frederik looks at a model of the Forbidden City made of Lego bricks at the Danish Cultural Center at the 798 art district in Beijing, China, September 23, 2017.

Israel’s population boom: disaster or dream come true?

THERE IS much to debate and discuss about what the future will look like and how to approach it.

BY RECOGNIZING that individuals with disabilities do have abilities, Israel is becoming its best self

Study: Israel en route to becoming severely overcrowded

Today Israel is the fourth most crowded country in the OECD.

Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) walk through Bnei Brak during the funeral procession of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman.