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Israel's Population Reaches 10.3 Million Ahead of Jewish New Year

Israel's population has grown to 10.3 million, with a 1.2% increase over the past year driven by births and immigration, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The figures were released ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

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  1. 01Israel's population is now 10.3 million, up 1.2% from last year.
  2. 02The population consists of Jews, Arabs, and foreign nationals.
  3. 03Births outnumbered deaths, but net migration resulted in a population loss.
  4. 0446% of the world's Jewish population lives in Israel.
  5. 05Average life expectancy is 81.4 for men and 85.9 for women.

The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.

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