The document summarizes population trends in Jerusalem from 1967 to 2006. Key points include:
- The Jewish population grew at a slower rate than the Arab population, reducing the Jewish majority.
- High birth rates among ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arabs contributed to population growth.
- Internal migration patterns saw many non-religious Jews leaving for suburbs while ultra-Orthodox groups grew.
- Population projections estimate Arabs will reach 40% of the total by 2020, challenging government policy to maintain a Jewish majority.
26. Fertility Rate, 2006 (Number of children a woman is expected to bear in her lifetime) JIIS Entire Population All Jews .. .. 1.9 1.9 Haifa .. .. 1.9 2.0 Tel Aviv-Yafo 4.0 3.7 2.7 2.9 Israel 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.9 Jerusalem Muslim Arabs All Arabs
27.
28.
29.
30. Mortality Rates in Jerusalem Decrease due to improvements in health conditions, health services, and preventative medicine JIIS