Number of Israeli guests in tourist hotels in Jerusalem in Israel 2016-2022

In 2022, internal migration from Jerusalem to the orthodox city of Bet Shemesh accounted for 18.1 percent of all migration from the city that year. It was closely followed by migration to Tel Aviv-Yafo, which stood at 6.2 percent. In recent years, the city has taken on a more religious character. Many leisure and nightlife facilities in the town are closed on Saturdays for religious reasons; therefore, the municipality is becoming less appealing to non-religious people. In addition, a religious population leaves Jerusalem for other cities due to a higher cost of living. In the 2022 elections for the 25th Knesset in Israel, the ultra-religious party United Tora Judaism constituted the  most popular party  among the residents of Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem is still a leading tourist city

  While Jerusalem's popularity as a place to live is waning somewhat, the city is still a top tourist destination. Both international and domestic tourism are thriving in the city. In 2022, the  number of foreign guests in hotels in Jerusalem  reached over 673,000. This was a significant increase compared to the previous year. Tourists from abroad are interested in visiting the city due to its religious and historical importance, with sites sacred to many religions. In addition, the number of Israeli guests in hotels in Jerusalem  is also high. In the same year, 713,000 Israelis stayed in hotels in the city, a slight rise compared to 2021. Among the famous sites in the city are the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and the Dome of the Rock.