South Korea vs Israel
Every indicator for South Korea and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 10,122,800 | +410.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 611 | +206.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 60,337 | −40.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 22,070 | +355.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 459 | +12.2% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 47,571 | 46,505 | +2.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 8.78 | −70.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 19.99 | −43.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 4,594 | −80.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 178,000 | +219.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 17.6 | −37.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 4.23 | −52.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Israel; a positive value favors South Korea. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Korea is 410.6% higher than Israel.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 206.4% higher than Israel.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 40.0% lower than Israel.
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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