Iraq vs Israel
Every indicator for Iraq and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 10,122,800 | +364.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 611 | −58.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 60,337 | −91.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 22,070 | +1,871.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 459 | −76.4% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 46,505 | −86.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 8.78 | −73.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 19.99 | −75.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 4,594 | −97.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 178,000 | +157.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 17.6 | −44.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 4.23 | +4.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Israel; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Iraq leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 35 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Iraq's 131 — roughly 35 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 435,050 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 20 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 60,337 against Iraq's 5,410 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Israel's military expenditure (2024) (46,505) is about 7.5 times Iraq's (6,179).
- Iraq's population (2025) (47,020,774) is about 4.6 times Israel's (10,122,800).
Frequently asked questions
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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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