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Facts & Statistics about Antisemitism in the U.S.

According to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”

The Scope and Impact of Antisemitism

68% of victims

of religious hate crimes in 2023 were Jewish, despite Jews making up only 2.4% of the U.S. population. (FBI)

26% of 18-29-year-old

Americans think Jewish people threaten the unity of American society (BSA Survey)

As many as 83%

of young Jewish people aged 18-29 have seen or were targets of online antisemitism in the preceding 12 months. (AJC)

Where Antisemitism Manifests

61% of anti-Jewish

hate crimes in the United States in the four years leading up to 2023 involved vandalism of property. (FBI)

Online discussion​

about antisemitism on college campuses has been one of the fastest-growing topics in the last five years. (BSA Command Center)

40% of Jewish adults

avoided wearing, carrying, or displaying things that might help identify them as Jewish in 2024. (AJC)

Antisemitic Tropes and Conspiracy Theories

“Globalist”

and “cosmopolitan elite,” along with similar terms, may function as antisemitic dog whistles and personalized slurs in certain contexts. (AJC)

64% more Americans

believe Jews have too much media influence compared to 2023. (BSA Survey)

Social media posts​

using the phrase “Jews control ___” have increased by 300% since 2022. (BSA Command Center)

The Rise of Antisemitism Since October 7

Online talk about antisemitism

Judaism, and Israel skyrocketed after the October 7 attacks, with a 678% increase in mentions. (BSA Command Center)

An all-time high of 1,642

false bomb threats and swatting incidents against Jewish individuals and institutions were reported in the United States in the year following Oct. 7. (Secure Community Network)

Conversations on Holocaust

denial increased on social media by 30% in 2024, with almost 1 million posts. (BSA Command Center)

Social Responses to Antisemitism

62% of Americans

don’t consider antisemitism a major problem. (BSA Survey)

Only 35% of U.S. adults

are very likely to speak up on behalf of a Jewish person experiencing hostility or prejudice. (BSA Survey)

Highly antisemitic Americans

are 2-3 times more likely than the general population to support political violence to achieve political goals. (ADL)

In a 1790 declaration

to the Newport Hebrew Congregation, George Washington wrote the U.S. gives “to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” (Library of Congress)

62% of U.S. Jews

enjoy sharing Jewish culture and holidays with their non-Jewish friends, helping to foster understanding and connection. (Pew Research)

Unengaged Americans

who have seen FCAS ads are 46% more likely to stand up to Jewish hate. (BSA Research)