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IsraelvsPalestinian Territory Occupied

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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 1.89× the other value.

Surface area

Israel is higher

Israel records 22,070 km², about 3.66× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Israel is higher

Israel records $540.38 billion, about 39.4× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied5,289,152

Israel’s population is 89% larger than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of 4,685,248.

Surface area

🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied6,025 km²

Israel’s surface area is 266% larger than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of 16,045 km².

Population density

🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied878 /km²

Palestinian Territory Occupied’s population density is 94% higher than that of Israel, a difference of 426 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied$13.71 billion · 2024

Israel’s nominal GDP is about 39.4× that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $526.67 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024
🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory Occupied$2,592 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is about 20.9× that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $51,584.

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

East Jerusalem

Population

9,974,400

5,289,152

Surface area

22,070 km²

6,025 km²

Population density

452 /km²

878 /km²

Nominal GDP

$540.38 billion · 2024

$13.71 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$54,177 · 2024

$2,592 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Nationality

Israeli

Palestinian

Phone code

+972

+970

Internet domain

.il

.ps

ISO codes

IL / ISR

PS / PSE

Time zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron

Native name

יִשְׂרָאֵל

فلسطين

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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 Palestinian Territory Occupied

The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Full Palestinian Territory Occupied profile →

Israel & Palestinian Territory Occupied: 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 Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The capital of Palestinian Territory Occupied is East Jerusalem.

What is the population of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a recorded population of approximately 5,289,152 people.

How big is Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied covers an area of about 6,025 km².

What is the population density of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a population density of roughly 878 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $13.71 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,592.

What currency is used in Palestinian Territory Occupied?

Palestinian Territory Occupied uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.

Where is Palestinian Territory Occupied located?

Palestinian Territory Occupied is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied is فلسطين.

What are people from Palestinian Territory Occupied called?

People from Palestinian Territory Occupied are referred to as Palestinian.

What is the phone calling code for Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The international dialing code for Palestinian Territory Occupied is +970.

What is the internet domain for Palestinian Territory Occupied?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Palestinian Territory Occupied is .ps.

What time zone is Palestinian Territory Occupied in?

Palestinian Territory Occupied spans 2 time zones including Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron.

What is Palestinian Territory Occupied known for?

The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.