United States vs Israel
Every indicator for United States and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United States | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 341,784,857 | 10,122,800 | +3,276.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 30,770 | 611 | +4,936.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 90,027 | 60,337 | +49.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,831,510 | 22,070 | +44,446.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 35 | 459 | −92.4% |
| Median age (years) | 38.3 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.7 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.2 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 997,309 | 46,505 | +2,044.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.42 | 8.78 | −61.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 9.11 | 19.99 | −54.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 2,918 | 4,594 | −36.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,395,000 | 178,000 | +683.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.1 | 17.6 | −76.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.84 | 4.23 | −80.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United States relative to Israel; a positive value favors United States. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: United States is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Israel on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 445×); they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 9,831,510 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 445 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 30,770 against Israel's 611 — roughly 50 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 341,784,857 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 34 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 997,309 against Israel's 46,505 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 459 against United States's 35 — roughly 13 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do United States and Israel differ most?
In area. United States records 9,831,510 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 445 to one.
Where are United States and Israel most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 90,027 and 60,337 — a gap of only %49.
On how many indicators is United States ahead of Israel?
United States is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Israel on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI