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IsraelvsQatar

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 3.49× the other value.

Surface area

Israel is higher

Israel records 22,070 km², about 1.92× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Israel is higher

Israel records $540.38 billion, about 2.47× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400
🇶🇦 Qatar2,857,822

Israel’s population is 249% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of 7,116,578.

Surface area

🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²
🇶🇦 Qatar11,490 km²

Israel’s surface area is 92% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of 10,580 km².

Population density

🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²
🇶🇦 Qatar249 /km²

Israel’s population density is 82% higher than that of Qatar, a difference of 203 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$219.16 billion · 2024

Israel’s nominal GDP is 147% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of $321.22 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$76,689 · 2024

Qatar’s GDP per capita is 42% higher than that of Israel, a difference of $22,512.

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

Doha

Population

9,974,400

2,857,822

Surface area

22,070 km²

11,490 km²

Population density

452 /km²

249 /km²

Nominal GDP

$540.38 billion · 2024

$219.16 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$54,177 · 2024

$76,689 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر

Nationality

Israeli

Qatari

Phone code

+972

+974

Internet domain

.il

.qa

ISO codes

IL / ISR

QA / QAT

Time zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Asia/Qatar

Native name

יִשְׂרָאֵל

قطر

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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 Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.

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Israel & Qatar: 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 Qatar?

The capital of Qatar is Doha.

What is the population of Qatar?

Qatar has a recorded population of approximately 2,857,822 people.

How big is Qatar?

Qatar covers an area of about 11,490 km².

What is the population density of Qatar?

Qatar has a population density of roughly 249 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Qatar?

Qatar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $219.16 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Qatar?

Qatar has a GDP per capita of approximately $76,689.

What currency is used in Qatar?

Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), with the symbol ق.ر.

Where is Qatar located?

Qatar is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Qatar?

The native name of Qatar is قطر.

What are people from Qatar called?

People from Qatar are referred to as Qatari.

What is the phone calling code for Qatar?

The international dialing code for Qatar is +974.

What is the internet domain for Qatar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar is .qa.

What time zone is Qatar in?

Qatar uses the Asia/Qatar time zone.

What is Qatar known for?

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.