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IsraelvsJordan

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

Jordan is higher

Jordan records 11,552,876, about 1.16× the other value.

Surface area

Jordan is higher

Jordan records 89,318 km², about 4.05× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Israel is higher

Israel records $540.38 billion, about 10.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400
🇯🇴 Jordan11,552,876

Jordan’s population is 16% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 1,578,476.

Surface area

🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²
🇯🇴 Jordan89,318 km²

Jordan’s surface area is 305% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 67,248 km².

Population density

🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²
🇯🇴 Jordan129 /km²

Israel’s population density is 249% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of 323 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024
🇯🇴 Jordan$53.35 billion · 2024

Israel’s nominal GDP is 913% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of $487.03 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024
🇯🇴 Jordan$4,618 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is about 11.7× that of Jordan, a difference of $49,559.

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

Jerusalem

Amman

Population

9,974,400

11,552,876

Surface area

22,070 km²

89,318 km²

Population density

452 /km²

129 /km²

Nominal GDP

$540.38 billion · 2024

$53.35 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$54,177 · 2024

$4,618 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د

Nationality

Israeli

Jordanian

Phone code

+972

+962

Internet domain

.il

.jo

ISO codes

IL / ISR

JO / JOR

Time zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Asia/Amman

Native name

יִשְׂרָאֵל

الأردن

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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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About Jordan

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.

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Israel & Jordan: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Jordan?

The capital of Jordan is Amman.

What is the population of Jordan?

Jordan has a recorded population of approximately 11,552,876 people.

How big is Jordan?

Jordan covers an area of about 89,318 km².

What is the population density of Jordan?

Jordan has a population density of roughly 129 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Jordan?

Jordan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.35 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Jordan?

Jordan has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,618.

What currency is used in Jordan?

Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), with the symbol ا.د.

Where is Jordan located?

Jordan is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Jordan?

The native name of Jordan is الأردن.

What are people from Jordan called?

People from Jordan are referred to as Jordanian.

What is the phone calling code for Jordan?

The international dialing code for Jordan is +962.

What is the internet domain for Jordan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jordan is .jo.

What time zone is Jordan in?

Jordan uses the Asia/Amman time zone.

What is Jordan known for?

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.