Israel vs Japan
Every indicator for Israel and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 123,366,734 | −91.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 4,435 | −86.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 35,951 | +67.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 377,969 | −94.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 326 | +40.5% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 55,274 | −15.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 1.37 | +540.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 3.25 | +515.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 448 | +925.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 261,000 | −31.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 2.1 | +731.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 0.38 | +1,013.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Japan; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Japan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 17 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 377,969 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 123,366,734 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4.23 against Japan's 0.38 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Japan's 448 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Israel's armed forces per 1,000 people (17.6) is about 8.3 times Japan's (2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Israel and Japan differ most?
In area. Japan records 377,969 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 17 to one.
Where are Israel and Japan most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 55,274 and 46,505 — a gap of only %19.
On how many indicators is Israel ahead of Japan?
Israel is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Japan on 5. 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