In 2023, the Jewish population was estimated at 16.1 million

In 2023, the Jewish population was estimated at 16.1 million

As of 2023, the core Jewish population, defined as those identifying primarily as Jews, was estimated at 16.1 million, representing 0.2% of the global population of 8 billion. This figure increases to 18 million when including the connected Jewish population, which encompasses individuals who identify as partly Jewish or have Jewish backgrounds from at least one Jewish parent. The number further rises to 21 million when adding those with Jewish backgrounds but no Jewish parents, as well as non-Jewish members of households with Jewish individuals. Additionally, considering all individuals eligible for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return, including Israeli Jews, the total reaches 23.8 million.