Population of Israel and the Disputed Territories
Population of Israel
| Total Israel Population | 10,148,000 | |
| Total Jewish | 7,760,000 | 76% |
| Total Arab | 2,130,000 | 21% |
| Others | 564,000 | 6% |
Population of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
| West Bank | 3,243,369 |
| Gaza | 2,141,643 |
| Total | 5,385,012 |
Population of “Greater Israel” -- Israel and the West Bank
| Total Israel Population | 13,391,369 | |
| Total Jewish | 7,760,000 | 58% |
| Total Arab | 5,373,369 | 40% |
Population of “Greater Israel” -- Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
| Total Israel Population | 15,533,012 | |
| Total Jewish | 7,760,000 | 50% |
| Total Arab | 7,515,012 | 48% |
*Data for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is controversial with some critics arguing it is significantly inflated.
Sources: Yaron Drukman, “Israel’s population grows to 10.1 million on Rosh Hashanah eve despite record emigration,” Ynet, (September 17, 2025).
“West Bank,” CIA World Factbook, (September 17, 2025).
“Gaza Strip,” CIA World Factbook, (September 17, 2025).
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