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Source: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-jewish-agency-250000-immigrants-in-past-decade-1001312113
250,000 Immigrants to Israel in Past Decade
(Globes) More than 250,000 immigrants reached Israel from 150 countries in the past decade, the Jewish Agency reported, with 34,000 coming in 2019. Over the past decade, 130,000 came from the countries of the former Soviet Union. 55,000 came from other European countries, including 38,000 from France. 32,000 came from the U.S. and 3,800 from Canada. 13,420 came from Latin America, including 4,320 from Brazil and 3,150 from Argentina. 10,500 came from Ethiopia and 2,560 from South Africa. 1,950 came from Australia and New Zealand. 1,180 came from India. 3,040 immigrants came from Middle Eastern countries with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. 60% of the immigrants were younger than 45.