Germany vs Israel
Every indicator for Germany and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 10,122,800 | +724.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 611 | +726.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 60,337 | +0.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 22,070 | +1,520.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 459 | −49.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 46,505 | +90.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 8.78 | −78.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 19.99 | −80.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 4,594 | −76.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 178,000 | +2.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 17.6 | −87.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 4.23 | −90.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Israel; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Germany is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Israel on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 16×); they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 357,680 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4.23 against Germany's 0.42 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 8.3 times Israel's (611).
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 8.2 times Israel's (10,122,800).
- Israel's armed forces per 1,000 people (17.6) is about 8.0 times Germany's (2.2).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Israel differ most?
In area. Germany records 357,680 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 16 to one.
Where are Germany and Israel most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 60,496 and 60,337 — a gap of only %0.3.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Israel?
Germany 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