As of September 14, 2023, Israels population stands at approximately 9.73 million, with Jews making up the majority at 73.5% (about 7.145 million individuals) and the Arab community accounting for 21% (around 2.048 million) . The Jewish Virtual Library provides a detailed breakdown of Israels population by year and religion, dating back to 1553.
The population of Palestine is more difficult to determine due to the ongoing conflict and political situation. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the number of Palestinians in the Palestinian Territory was 3,935,249 in 2009, resulting in a calculated population density of 654 capita per km2, of which 433 capita/km2 in the West Bank including Jerusalem and 4,073 capita/km2 in Gaza Strip. The World Factbook and the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics estimated that the collective Palestinian Arab population in the region of Palestine, including Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, amounted to 5.79 million people in 2017.
