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World Jewish Population 2001
Publication Date: January 2001
Publisher(s): American Jewish Committee
Author(s): Sergio DellaPergola
Special Collection: Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Topic: Population and demographics (Ethnic and racial groups)
Keywords: World Jews; Demography
Type: Report
Abstract:
Figures on population size, characteristics, and trends are a primary tool in the evaluation of Jewish community needs and prospects at the local level and internationally. The estimates reported in this overview reflect a prolonged and ongoing effort to study scientifically the demography of contemporary world Jewry. The world's Jewish population was estimated at 13.25 million at the beginning of 2001.