China vs Israel
Every indicator for China and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 10,122,800 | +13,795.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 611 | +3,091.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 60,337 | −77.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 22,070 | +43,229.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 459 | −67.9% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 46,505 | +574.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 8.78 | −80.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 19.99 | −74.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 4,594 | −95.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 178,000 | +1,324.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 17.6 | −89.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 4.23 | −92.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Israel; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while China leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 433 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 9,562,910 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 433 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 1,406,585,000 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 139 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 19,498 against Israel's 611 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against China's 223 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 2,535,000 against Israel's 178,000 — roughly 14 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do China and Israel differ most?
In area. China records 9,562,910 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 433 to one.
Where are China and Israel most alike?
In population density, at 459 and 147 — a gap of only %212.
On how many indicators is China ahead of Israel?
China is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Israel on 7. 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