It is estimated that in the 11th century Ashkenazi Jews composed only three percent of the world's Jewish population, while at their peak in 1931 they accounted for 92 percent of the world's Jews. Immediately prior to the Holocaust, the number of Jews in the world stood at approximately 16.7 million. Statistical figures vary for the contemporary demography of Ashkenazi Jews, oscillating between 10 million and 11.2 million. Sergio DellaPergola in a rough calculation of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, implies that Ashkenazi make up less than 74% of Jews worldwide. Other estimates place Ashkenazi Jews as making up about 75% of Jews worldwide. COUNT 9
QSN1 According to Sergio DellaPergola, what percent of Jews worldwide do Ashkenazi Jews's make up? ANS1 74% QSN2 During what century did Ashkenazi Jews make up around three percent of the Jewish population worldwide? ANS2 11th century QSN3 Prior to which major event were there approximately 16.7 million Jews in the world? ANS3 Holocaust QSN4 During what year did Ashkenazi Jews account for 92 percent of Jews worldwide? ANS4 1931 QSN5 By 1931, what percentage of the world’s Jews were Ashkenazi Jews? ANS5 92 percent QSN6 How many Jews were there in the world just prior to the Holocaust? ANS6 16.7 million QSN7 From the 11th century until 1931, the population of Ashkenazi Jews grew by what percent? ANS7 three percent of the world's Jewish population, while at their peak in 1931 they accounted for 92 percent QSN8 Who made rough calculations and implied that Ashkenazi Jews make up less than 74% of the Jewish population worldwide? ANS8 Sergio DellaPergola QSN9 The present-day population of Ashkenazi Jews is thought to be between which two numbers? ANS9 10 million and 11.2 million