Sergio Della Pergola
Israeli demographer and statistician
Born
September 7th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Israel
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Born in 1947, a prominent figure in the field of demography and statistics. Specialized in studying Jewish population dynamics and migration patterns. Served as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and held positions in various international demographic organizations. Contributed significantly to the understanding of demographic changes in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Analyzed Jewish demographic trends
Served as a consultant for major demographic studies
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