Population: 9.8 million
Israel has a population of 9.8 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $525 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Israel is $525 billion ($54,000 per capita).
Capital: Jerusalem
The capital city of Israel is Jerusalem. Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS).
Languages: Hebrew, Arabic
Official/main languages: Hebrew, Arabic. Area: 22,072 km². Continent: Asia.
Israel Overview
Israel (🇮🇱) is located in Asia with a total area of 22,072 km². The country has a population of 9.8 million and its capital is Jerusalem.
Economy
- GDP: $525 billion
- GDP per capita: $54,000
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Key Facts
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Languages: Hebrew, Arabic
- Area: 22,072 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Israel profile
Use the population of 9.8 million together with the area of 22,072 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $525 billion and GDP per capita of $54,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Israel profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Israel, its capital Jerusalem, and its place in Asia. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Israel data sources and update scope
This Israel profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Israel?
The population of Israel is approximately 9.8 million.
What is the GDP of Israel?
The GDP of Israel is approximately $525 billion, which translates to $54,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.