India vs Israel
Every indicator for India and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | India | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,463,865,525 | 10,122,800 | +14,361.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,956 | 611 | +547.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,702 | 60,337 | −95.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 3,287,260 | 22,070 | +14,794.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 445 | 459 | −2.9% |
| Median age (years) | 28.4 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 70.0 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.4 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 35.7 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 86,126 | 46,505 | +85.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.27 | 8.78 | −74.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 7.63 | 19.99 | −61.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 59 | 4,594 | −98.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 3,068,000 | 178,000 | +1,623.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 17.6 | −88.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.58 | 4.23 | −86.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of India relative to Israel; a positive value favors India. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while India leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 149 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,287,260 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 149 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 145 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against India's 59 — roughly 78 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 60,337 against India's 2,702 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,068,000 against Israel's 178,000 — roughly 17 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do India and Israel differ most?
In area. India records 3,287,260 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 149 to one.
Where are India and Israel most alike?
In population density, at 459 and 445 — a gap of only %3.0.
On how many indicators is India ahead of Israel?
India 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