Israel vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Israel and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 101,598,527 | −90.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 515 | +18.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 5,066 | +1,091.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 331,338 | −93.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 307 | +49.6% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 46,505 | 5,500 | +745.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 1.81 | +385.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 8.82 | +126.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 54 | +8,386.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 522,000 | −65.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 5.1 | +242.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 0.95 | +345.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Vietnam; 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 Vietnam leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 85 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 Vietnam's 54 — roughly 85 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Vietnam stands at 331,338 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 15 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 60,337 against Vietnam's 5,066 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Vietnam stands at 101,598,527 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Israel's military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (46,505) is about 8.5 times Vietnam's (5,500).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Israel and Vietnam differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Israel records 4,594 against Vietnam's 54 — a ratio of roughly 85 to one.
Where are Israel and Vietnam most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 611 and 515 — a gap of only %19.
On how many indicators is Israel ahead of Vietnam?
Israel is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam 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