What best describes the distribution of the Jewish population?

• A. About half of all Jews live in Israel, while the rest are concentrated in urban areas of Europe and North America.
• B. Most Jews live in Africa.
• C. The majority live in East Asia.
• D. Most Jews are evenly distributed worldwide.

Answer: (A)

Population distribution like this shows a homeland-centered pattern with a large share in one country and a substantial diaspora in other regions. Roughly half of the world's Jewish population lives in Israel, while the remainder is concentrated in urban areas of Europe and North America, especially in major cities with long-standing Jewish communities. This reflects historical migration, the creation of Israel as a Jewish state, and enduring community networks in places with economic opportunities or sanctuary from persecution. In contrast, Africa and East Asia have much smaller Jewish populations, and the overall pattern is not evenly spread worldwide but characterized by a clear concentration in one country plus significant urban clusters in other regions.