Israel vs Thailand
Every indicator for Israel and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 71,619,863 | −85.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 577 | +5.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 8,057 | +648.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 513,115 | −95.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 140 | +228.6% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 5,522 | +742.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 1.08 | +713.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 4.54 | +340.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 77 | +5,858.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 455,000 | −60.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 6.4 | +176.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 1.13 | +274.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Thailand leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 60 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Thailand's 77 — roughly 60 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Thailand stands at 513,115 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Israel's military expenditure (2024) (46,505) is about 8.4 times Thailand's (5,522).
- Israel's military expenditure as a share of gdp (8.78) is about 8.1 times Thailand's (1.08).
- Israel's gdp per capita (60,337) is about 7.5 times Thailand's (8,057).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Israel and Thailand differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Israel records 4,594 against Thailand's 77 — a ratio of roughly 60 to one.
Where are Israel and Thailand most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 611 and 577 — a gap of only %5.9.
On how many indicators is Israel ahead of Thailand?
Israel is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Thailand on 3. 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