Since 1948 the Jewish Population in Arab countries decreased by 99.83%. The Arab population in Israel increased by 1296.15%
A history of ethnic cleansing and colonization of Jews highlights the significant shifts in the demographics of the Middle East and North Africa, two historically and culturally rich regions. This dark period saw mass expulsions, property seizures, and violent persecution.
Since 1948 the Jewish population in Arab countries decreased by 99.83%. This is in stark contrast to the nearly 1300% increase in the Arab population in Israel during the the same time period. In Israel, Arabs have access to the nation’s healthcare and educational institutions, full citizenship rights, as well as representation in the Knesset (Israeli parliament).
The infographics below illustrate and unveil the disparity in Jewish and Arab population shifts.
Morocco
Jewish Population
1948: ~265,000
2023: ~2000
Algeria
Jewish Population
1948: ~140,000
2023: ~50
Tunisia
Jewish Population
1948: ~150,000
2023: ~50
Libya
Jewish Population
1948: ~38,000
2023: 0
Egypt
Jewish Population
1948: ~75,000
2023: ~40
Yemen
Jewish Population
1948: ~55,000
2023: ~50
Iraq
Jewish Population
1948: ~150,000
2023: 7
Syria
Jewish Population
1948: ~40,000
2023: 0
Lebanon
Jewish Population
1948: ~10,000
2023: ~100
Israel
Arab Population
1948: ~156,000
2023: ~2,178,000
Since 1948
Jewish Population in Arab Countries Decreased by 99.83%
Arab Population in Israel Increased by 1296.15%
ARAB League
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Arab States
22
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Total Population
422 Million
-
Square Miles of Land
13.1 Million
JEWISH State
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Jewish State
1
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Jewish Population
6.9 Million
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Square Miles of Land
8,522
| The 22 Countries of the Arab League and the year of their admittance | ||
1. Egypt (1945) | 9. Sudan (1956) | 16. Oman (1971) |