Distribution of Jewish population in the world

[VCheng]

An interesting chart indeed:

 

[Vinod2070]

Biggest drop in Eastern Europe.

I would assume India had some 100,000 odd before the creation of Israel.

 

[sanddy]

Indian Jews are a religious minority of India. Judaism was one of the first foreign religions to arrive in India in
recorded history. The better-
established ancient communities
have assimilated a large number of
local traditions through cultural diffusion. The Jewish population in India is hard to estimate since each
Jewish community is distinct with
different origins; some arrived
during the time of the Kingdom of Judah, others are seen by some as descendants of Israel's mythical Ten Lost Tribes. Of the total Jewish population in India, about half live in
Manipur and Mizoram and a quarter live in the city of Mumbai. Unlike many parts of the world, Jews
have historically lived in India
without any instances of antisemitism from the local majority populace, the Hindus. However, Jews were persecuted by the Portuguese during their control of Goa.[1] The Jews settled in Kodungallur
(Cranganore) on the Malabar Coast,
where they traded peacefully, until
1524. Jews have held important
positions under Indian (Hindu)
princes in the past and even after independence from British Rule,
have risen to very high positions in
government, military and industry.
The largest synagogue in Asia
outside Israel is in Pune (Ohel David
Synagogue). In addition to Jewish expatriates
and recent immigrants, there are five
native Jewish communities in India:
1. The Cochin Jews arrived in India 2,500 years ago and settled
down in Kerala as traders.
2. The Bene Israel arrived in the state of Maharashtra 2,100 years ago.
3. The Baghdadi Jews arrived in the city Mumbai from Iraq, Iran, and
Afghanistan, and Arab countries
about 250 years ago.
4. The Bnei Menashe are Mizo and Kuki tribesmen in Manipur and Mizoram who claim descent from the tribe of Manasseh.
5. The Bene Ephraim (also called "Telugu Jews") are a small group
who speak Telugu; their observance of Judaism dates to
1981.

 

[TheJewverine]

Pretty surprising how many Jewish people live in Hispanic countries.

 

[Abdi-Karim Elmi]

Pretty surprising how many Jewish people live in Hispanic countries.

60,000 in Turkyie. Mostly in CHP areas like Izmir or Istanbul..