Jewishmajority

Jewishmajority is a demographic term describing a political entity, geographic region, or community in which Jews constitute more than half of the population. The concept is used in discussions of national identity, governance, and civil rights, and it is sensitive to changes in birth rates, migration, and religious affiliation.

In contemporary reference, the principal example is the State of Israel, where Jews have comprised roughly three-quarters of the population since its founding in 1948. The Jewish majority coexists with recognized minority communities, including Arab Muslims, Christians, Druze, and others, who together form the remainder. In other countries, the term may apply to historical periods or to specific cities or regions that experienced a temporary Jewish plurality, but such instances are rare in the modern era.

Factors shaping the presence or absence of a Jewish majority include immigration patterns (such as aliyah to Israel), emigration, intermarriage, and demographic aging. The designation of a Jewishmajority can influence policy debates on nationhood, language, the role of religion in public life, and the protection of minority rights, especially in states with sizable non-Jewish populations.

See also: demography, national identity, minority rights.