Table 5 Selected indicators, by population group
Total | General | ultra-Orthodox | Arab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Population, total, 2020 | 9,297,838 | 6,167,971 | 1,175,088 | 1,954,779 |
Percent of total population, 2020 | 100% | 66% | 13% | 21% |
Percent children, under age 18, 2020 | 33% | 28% | 54% | 38% |
Employment rate, males, ages 25–64, 2020 | 80% | 86% | 52% | 69% |
Employment rate, females, ages 25–64, 2020 | 74% | 83% | 78% | 36% |
Poverty rate for individuals*, 2016 | 22% | 9% | 53% | 52% |
Possession of matriculation certificates, 2016 | 69% | 76% | 54% | 49% |
Housing density for families with children, 2016 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 |