Jerusalem by the Numbers: Younger, Denser - and with Fewer Newcomers from Outside
The Central Bureau of Statistics published data for Jerusalem Day on Israel's capital city. Internal migration patterns present an interesting picture - and the Muslim and Haredi populations in the city have a significant impact…
Assessment
New census data reveals Jerusalem is growing younger and denser, but internal migration shows fewer people are moving in from outside. The demographic weight of the city's Muslim and Haredi populations is reshaping its social and political character. These trends will likely intensify debates over municipal resources, housing, and the city's long term identity.