Historical Core Jewish Population (using Current Borders)
| Year | % Jewish |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 0.43% |
| 1946 | 0.97% |
| 1951 | 0.28% |
| 1960 | 0.10% |
| 1970 | 0.03% |
| 1980 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 0.01% |
| 2000 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 0.01% |
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1939 | 2,050,000 | — |
| 1945 | 100,000 | −95.1% |
| 1946 | 230,000 | +130.0% |
| 1951 | 70,000 | −69.6% |
| 1960 | 31,000 | −55.7% |
| 1970 | 9,000 | −71.0% |
| 1980 | 5,000 | −44.4% |
| 1990 | 3,800 | −24.0% |
| 2000 | 3,500 | −7.9% |
| 2010 | 3,200 | −8.6% |
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