Jerusalem's population exceeds 1 million, with 61% diverse demographic and 39% Arab Muslims/Christians; 5,800 housing units began construction in 2023.

Jerusalem's population has surpassed 1 million residents, according to the Jerusalem Research Institute's annual survey. The city's population is double that of Tel Aviv and has a diverse demographic, with 61% Jewish, undefined, or Christian residents and 39% Arab Muslims or Arab Christians. The report also revealed that 5,800 housing units began construction in Jerusalem in 2023, marking the largest volume of construction to date.