United Arab Emirates vs Israel
Every indicator for United Arab Emirates and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,513,149 | 10,122,800 | +13.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 552 | 611 | −9.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 50,274 | 60,337 | −16.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 98,648 | 22,070 | +347.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 459 | −74.6% |
| Median age (years) | — | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 86.0 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | — | 46,505 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | — | 8.78 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 19.99 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | — | 4,594 | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 63,000 | 178,000 | −64.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.5 | 17.6 | −68.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.02 | 4.23 | −75.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Arab Emirates relative to Israel; a positive value favors United Arab Emirates. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 6 of the 8 indicators, while United Arab Emirates leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 4.5 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- United Arab Emirates's area (98,648) is about 4.5 times Israel's (22,070).
- Israel's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.23) is about 4.1 times United Arab Emirates's (1.02).
- Israel's population density (459) is about 3.9 times United Arab Emirates's (117).
- Israel's armed forces per 1,000 people (17.6) is about 3.2 times United Arab Emirates's (5.5).
- Israel's armed forces personnel (2020) (178,000) is about 2.8 times United Arab Emirates's (63,000).
Frequently asked questions
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