Updated 2024
Are Holocaust survivors still alive today?
An estimated 245,000 Jewish Holocaust survivors are still with us. Roughly 120,000 live in Israel, with a median age of 86. The next decade is our final window to honor them.
Are there any Holocaust survivors still alive?
Yes. As of 2024, an estimated 245,000 Jewish Holocaust survivors are still living worldwide, according to the Claims Conference. Roughly half of them, about 120,000 people, live in Israel. The median age is 86, and the population is declining by about 15 percent each year.
How many Holocaust survivors live in Israel today?
Approximately 120,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel. About one third live below the poverty line and rely on nonprofit and government support for food, medication, home care, and companionship.
What challenges do survivors face today?
Most survivors are over 85 and face the combined burden of advanced age, trauma-related health conditions, isolation, and the rising cost of medical care. Many live alone, and a significant share cannot afford basic necessities without outside help.
How long will Holocaust survivors still be with us?
Demographic projections estimate that by 2035 fewer than 30,000 survivors will remain worldwide. The next decade is the final window to record their testimonies and ensure they live their remaining years with dignity.
How does Light of Care help survivors today?
Light of Care partners with survivor groups in Israel to fund essentials such as food, medication, and home visits, and to record personal histories so each story is preserved before it is lost.
Help while there is still time
Every donation funds essentials for survivors in Israel and helps us record their testimonies before they are lost.