Categories in Jerusalem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jerusalem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,447 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 1,423 | 29 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,041 | 23 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,027 | 20 years |
| Religion | 961 | 75 years |
| Education | 916 | 43 years |
| Corporate management | 865 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 801 | 27 years |
| Synagogues | 686 | 78 years |
| Clothing stores | 676 | 17 years |
| Beauty salons | 628 | — |
| Real estate | 613 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 589 | 29 years |
Jerusalem Facts
| Area | 117.9 km² |
| Population | 1,095,944 |
| Male Population | 545,772 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 550,172 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +196.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.4% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 23.9) |
| Area Codes | 2, 3, 4 |
| Neighborhoods | City Center West, Nachlaot, Emek Refaim, Givat Ram, Mekor Baruch |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.76904, 35.21633 |
| Postal Codes | 36006, 79167, 86911, 88816, 90693, More |
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Jerusalem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 369,351 | 550,371 | 743,545 | 999,351 | 1,095,944 |
| Population Density | 3,133.4 / km² | 4,669.1 / km² | 6,307.9 / km² | 8,478.1 / km² | 9,297.5 / km² |
Jerusalem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 34.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | +170.6% | +81.6% | +34.4% |
| Jerusalem District | +186.6% | +93.3% | +39.1% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Jerusalem Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 23.1 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Jerusalem District | 23.3 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Jerusalem Population Density
Population Density: 9,298 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 1.1 million | 117.9 km² | 9,298 / km² |
| Jerusalem District | 1.3 million | 652.3 km² | 2,003 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Jerusalem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Jerusalem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Jerusalem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jerusalem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jerusalem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jerusalem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 3,101,889 tn | 2.83 tn | 26,315.1 tons/km² |
| Jerusalem District | 10,639,476 tn | 8.15 tn | 16,311.4 tons/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,471 tn | 9.92 tn | 3,713.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,101,889 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,315.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 48.1 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 33 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 28 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 36.8 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 76.7 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 85.2 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 45.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 36.7 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 38 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (/dʒəˈruːsələm/; Hebrew: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם Yerushaláyim pronounced [jeruˈʃalajim]; Arabic: القُدس al-Quds pronounced [ˈaːɫ ˈquːdsˤ]), located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, is one of the oldest..
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