Historical Core Jewish Population (using Current Borders)
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1939 | 580,000 | — |
| 1945 | 428,312 | −26.2% |
| 1951 | 280,000 | −34.6% |
| 1960 | 200,000 | −28.6% |
| 1970 | 70,000 | −65.0% |
| 1980 | 33,000 | −52.9% |
| 1990 | 17,000 | −48.5% |
| 2000 | 11,000 | −35.3% |
| 2010 | 9,700 | −11.8% |
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