Israel vs Kazakhstan
Every indicator for Israel and Kazakhstan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Kazakhstan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 20,843,754 | −51.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 306 | +99.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 14,692 | +310.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 74.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 2,724,902 | −99.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 8 | +5,896.2% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 30.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 93.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 4.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 11.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 62.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 1,209 | +3,746.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 0.43 | +1,941.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 1.94 | +930.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 58 | +7,820.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 71,000 | +150.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 3.4 | +416.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 0.74 | +471.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Kazakhstan; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 123 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Kazakhstan stands at 2,724,902 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 123 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Kazakhstan's 58 — roughly 79 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 459 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 60 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 46,505 against Kazakhstan's 1,209 — roughly 38 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 8.78 against Kazakhstan's 0.43 — roughly 20 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Israel and Kazakhstan differ most?
In area. Kazakhstan records 2,724,902 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 123 to one.
Where are Israel and Kazakhstan most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 611 and 306 — a gap of only %100.
On how many indicators is Israel ahead of Kazakhstan?
Israel is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Kazakhstan on 2. 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