Jewish Population by Country (2026)

About This Dataset

Israel and the United States hold roughly four-fifths of the world's Jewish population between them, with Israel having overtaken the United States in the mid-2000s. France's community, the largest in Europe, has contracted over the past decade through emigration. Totals vary between sources depending on whether they count religious identification, ancestry, or eligibility under Israel's Law of Return.

Analysis

Israel (7,760,000), United States (6,300,000) and France (438,500) take the top three in Jewish Population in 2026. Israel and United States together hold 89.2% of the combined total of all 9 entities. Only 2 of the 9 reach even half the leader's figure (3,880,000 or more). It takes the next 7 entities (United States, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, Russia, Germany) added together to match Israel.

Key Findings

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Israel leads in Jewish Population with 7,760,000 in 2026.

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Average Jewish Population in 2026: 1,750,411 · median: 312,000.

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Gap in 2026: Israel is 66.2× larger than Australia.