Categories in Beit Shemesh
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Beit Shemesh
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Synagogues | 326 |
| Shopping | 214 |
| Education | 207 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Religion | 130 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 119 |
| Clothing stores | 104 |
| Corporate management | 104 |
| Electronics stores | 100 |
| Real estate | 90 |
| Public parks | 85 |
| Buses and trains | 83 |
| Shopping other | 83 |
| Beauty salons | 79 |
Beit Shemesh Facts
| Area | 20.1 km² |
| Population | 62,802 |
| Male Population | 31,401 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 31,401 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +358.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.3% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 20) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,755 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Ramat Beit Shemesh, City Center West, Ramat Beit Shemesh B, Ramat-Aviv, Emek Refaim |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.73072, 34.99293 |
| Postal Codes | 99100, 99101, 99103, 99104, 99106, More |
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Beit Shemesh Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,693 | 20,224 | 33,350 | 44,459 | 62,802 | 67,171 | 71,189 |
| Population Density | 680.4 / km² | 1,004.9 / km² | 1,657.1 / km² | 2,209.1 / km² | 3,120.6 / km² | 3,337.7 / km² | 3,537.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBeit Shemesh Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 88.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh | +358.6% | +210.5% | +88.3% |
| Jerusalem District | — | — | — |
| Israel | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beit Shemesh Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh | 19.4 yrs | 20 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Jerusalem District | 23.3 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Beit Shemesh Population Density
Population Density: 3,121 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh | 62,802 | 20.1 km² | 3,121 / km² |
| Jerusalem District | 1.3 million | 652.3 km² | 2,003 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beit Shemesh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Beit Shemesh
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Beit Shemesh
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Beit Shemesh
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Beit Shemesh
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Beit Shemesh Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,052 | $25,680 | $28,168 | $27,555 | $31,214 | $31,448 | $33,380 | $37,755 |
| Total GDP | $181.5M | $167.2M | $179M | $199.1M | $261.1M | $294.6M | $338.6M | $404.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Beit Shemesh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh | 620,952 tn | 9.89 tn | 30,854.8 tons/km² |
| Jerusalem District | 10,639,476 tn | 8.15 tn | 16,311.4 tons/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,471 tn | 9.92 tn | 3,713.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Beit Shemesh CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 620,952 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30,854.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 59.1 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 52.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 15.2 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 56.9 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 53.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 81.9 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 92.3 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 61.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 55.4 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 56.9 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Beit Shemesh
Beit Shemesh (Hebrew: בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ,; Arabic: بيت شيمش; Latin: Bethsames, Beth Shamesh or Bethshamesh in English translations of the Hebrew Bible) is a city located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Jerusalem in Israel's Jerusalem District..
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