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BahrainvsIsrael

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Israel is higher

Israel records 9,974,400, about 6.28× the other value.

Surface area

Israel is higher

Israel records 22,070 km², about 27.6× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Israel is higher

Israel records $540.38 billion, about 11.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400

Israel’s population is 528% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 8,385,730.

Surface area

🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²

Israel’s surface area is about 27.6× that of Bahrain, a difference of 21,270 km².

Population density

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²

Bahrain’s population density is 339% higher than that of Israel, a difference of 1,534 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024

Israel’s nominal GDP is about 11.5× that of Bahrain, a difference of $493.27 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is 83% higher than that of Bahrain, a difference of $24,523.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Manama

Jerusalem

Population

1,588,670

9,974,400

Surface area

800 km²

22,070 km²

Population density

1,986 /km²

452 /km²

Nominal GDP

$47.11 billion · 2024

$540.38 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$29,654 · 2024

$54,177 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Nationality

Bahraini

Israeli

Phone code

+973

+972

Internet domain

.bh

.il

ISO codes

BH / BHR

IL / ISR

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Asia/Jerusalem

Native name

‏البحرين

יִשְׂרָאֵל

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About Bahrain

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

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About Israel

Israel, a small yet dynamic nation on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with cutting‑edge innovation, offering a mosaic of history, faith, and modernity.

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Bahrain & Israel: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bahrain?

The capital of Bahrain is Manama.

What is the population of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.

How big is Bahrain?

Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².

What is the population density of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Bahrain?

The native name of Bahrain is ‏البحرين.

What are people from Bahrain called?

People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.

What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?

The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.

What is the internet domain for Bahrain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.

What is Bahrain known for?

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.

What is the population of Israel?

Israel has a recorded population of approximately 9,974,400 people.

How big is Israel?

Israel covers an area of about 22,070 km².

What is the population density of Israel?

Israel has a population density of roughly 452 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Israel?

Israel has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $540.38 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Israel?

Israel has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,177.

What currency is used in Israel?

Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.

Where is Israel located?

Israel is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Israel?

The native name of Israel is יִשְׂרָאֵל.

What are people from Israel called?

People from Israel are referred to as Israeli.

What is the phone calling code for Israel?

The international dialing code for Israel is +972.

What is the internet domain for Israel?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Israel is .il.

What time zone is Israel in?

Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.

What is Israel known for?

Israel, a small yet dynamic nation on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with cutting‑edge innovation, offering a mosaic of history, faith, and modernity.