Israel

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Israel is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Jerusalem, and it has a population of 10,122,800 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 20,770 square kilometers (approximately 8,019 square miles). Its currency is Israeli new shekel. The population density is approximately 487 people per square kilometer. Israel shares land borders with 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

About Israel

Israel at a glance

Economy of Israel

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Israel

EG

Egypt

CapitalCairo

Population118,365,995

JO

Jordan

CapitalAmman

Population11,520,684

LB

Lebanon

CapitalBeirut

Population5,849,421

PS

Palestine

CapitalRamallah

Population5,413,596

SY

Syria

CapitalDamascus

Population25,620,427