Statistics

Jerusalem under pressure, but residents report rising satisfaction, new data shows - poll

The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, an independent research institute focused on Jerusalem and its diverse communities, published its annual statistical report on the capital city.

A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.
People rush into a public bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid reports of incoming missiles on February 28.

Israel’s 81% war consensus is an illusion - opinion

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

 The Gilbert Scott Building at the University of Glasgow.

One in five UK university students would not have Jewish roommate, UJS polling finds


Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion

A new quality of life report puts Jerusalem last, yet cranes, jobs, housing, and transit projects point to a great future.

Jerusalem is in the midst of an unprecedented development boom.

Is AI giving biased, antisemitic info? Here's how you can fight it - opinion

Artificial Intelligence doesn’t understand truth, and when bias goes unchallenged, antisemitism is quietly repeated by AI systems the world trusts.

Artificial intelligence

Cuddle up for winter: OkCupid reveals data on Israeli's dating habits

Israel’s short winter may be brief, but its emotional impact is not. OkCupid data shows colder weather pushes singles indoors, heightening loneliness and the desire for connection.

A couple share a romantic glass of champagne in the Golan Heights

A low not seen since the 18th century: The European countries on the verge of disappearing

Birth rates in Europe continue to decline to historic lows. In most countries, women are giving birth to fewer than 1.5 children—far from what's needed to maintain demographic stability.

 In the UK, birth rates are actually on the rise

Israel has lost 79 civilians to terror since last Remembrance Day

Israel reports 79 new terror victims since last Remembrance Day; total war-related deaths reach 934 civilians.

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen Israeli soldier during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on May 13, 2022.

The benefits of using an odds calculator for sports betting


Divisions in Israeli society and vision for the future


Wages in Arab sector increase, but so do pay gaps, says new study

The study “shows the enormous challenges that the Arab sector still faces in the labor market,” Alfanar CEO Hussam Abu Baker said.

 A man works in his office (illustrative)

Which Israeli city has the best quality of life?

Jerusalem struggles, while Herzliya and Kfar Saba excel.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Fresh pressures on businesses to practice transparency with user data