Israel

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About Israel

What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the seat of national government for Israel, a country in Western Asia.

What is the population of Israel?

Israel has a population of about 9.8 million people, the 96th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Israel?

Israel covers 21,937 square kilometers (8,470 square miles), making Israel the 153rd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Israel?

Israel borders 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

What is the life expectancy in Israel?

Life expectancy at birth in Israel is 83.2 years, the 16th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Israel in?

Israel is in Asia, in the Western Asia region. Israel is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Israel
Populationtotal people9.8Mpeople96th
Land Areatotal km²21.9Kkm²153rd
GDP per PersonUSD per person$52.0K27th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$512.2B29th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth83.2years16th
Urban Population% living in cities91.5%29th
Internet Users% of people online87.0%65th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman2.85births/woman59th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year3.6Marrivals/year57th
Forest Cover% of land forested6.5%176th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.4%136th
Military Spending% of GDP5.4%of GDP8th
Renewable Energy% of energy use6.2%163rd
Inflation Rateannual CPI change4.2%126th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per year5kg/year17th
Wine Consumptionliters per year6.5L/year42nd
Education Spending% of GDP5.9%of GDP27th
Health Spending% of GDP7.1%of GDP82nd
Arable Land% of land arable12.5%83rd
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$16.2B27th

Borders Israel5 countries

Egyptcapital CairoJordancapital AmmanLebanoncapital BeirutPalestinecapital RamallahSyriacapital Damascus

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