Israel's Election: 7.3 Million Eligible Voters, 810,000 Abroad
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports 7.3 million eligible voters for the upcoming elections, with 810,000 living abroad. The number of eligible voters has grown by 5.4% since the last election. Haredi voters comprise 10.5% of the total eligible population, and Arab eligible voters are 18%. Certain cities like Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and Bnei Brak have lower percentages of eligible voters due to younger populations.
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- Israel has 7.3 million eligible voters for the upcoming elections, with 810,000 residing abroad.
- The number of eligible voters in Israel has increased by 5.4% since the November 2022 elections.
- Haredi eligible voters constitute 10.5% of the total eligible population, numbering around 766,000.
- Arab eligible voters living in Israel represent 18% of the total eligible voters.
- Cities like Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and Bnei Brak have lower eligible voter percentages due to young demographics.
With six days remaining until the upcoming elections, Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has released data on eligible voters. According to the Central Elections Committee, there are 7.3 million citizens with the right to vote in Israel. Of these, approximately 6.5 million reside permanently in Israel, while about 810,000 live abroad. Since the last Knesset elections in November 2022, the number of eligible voters has increased by 5.4%, adding 333,000 individuals.
The data also provides a demographic breakdown of eligible voters residing in Israel. Jews constitute 77% of this group, with 13.6% identified as Haredi (ultra-Orthodox). Considering all eligible voters, both in Israel and abroad, the Haredi population represents 10.5%, totaling around 766,000 people. Arab eligible voters living in Israel make up 18% of the total, and 5% are classified as 'other,' including non-Arab Christians and individuals with no religious classification.
Age distribution among eligible voters shows that 15.1% are between 18 and 24 years old, 27.6% are between 25 and 39, and 31% are between 40 and 59. Those aged 60 and above account for approximately 26.3% of eligible voters.
The proportion of eligible voters varies by locality. Metula has the highest percentage of eligible voters at 83.8% of its residents, while Masada has the lowest at 30.1%. Most large cities with over 100,000 residents have between 70% and 80% eligible voters. However, Jerusalem (39.2%), Beit Shemesh (47.1%), and Bnei Brak (50.4%) show significantly lower percentages due to their young age demographics.
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