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IsraelvsTurkey

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

Turkey is higher

Turkey records 85,518,661, about 8.57× the other value.

Surface area

Turkey is higher

Turkey records 785,350 km², about 35.6× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Turkey is higher

Turkey records $1.36 trillion, about 2.52× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400
🇹🇷 Turkey85,518,661

Turkey’s population is 757% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 75,544,261.

Surface area

🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²
🇹🇷 Turkey785,350 km²

Turkey’s surface area is about 35.6× that of Israel, a difference of 763,280 km².

Population density

🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²
🇹🇷 Turkey109 /km²

Israel’s population density is 315% higher than that of Turkey, a difference of 343 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$1.36 trillion · 2024

Turkey’s nominal GDP is 152% larger than that of Israel, a difference of $818.74 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$15,893 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is 241% higher than that of Turkey, a difference of $38,284.

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

Ankara

Population

9,974,400

85,518,661

Surface area

22,070 km²

785,350 km²

Population density

452 /km²

109 /km²

Nominal GDP

$540.38 billion · 2024

$1.36 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$54,177 · 2024

$15,893 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

Turkish lira · TRY · ₺

Nationality

Israeli

Turkish

Phone code

+972

+90

Internet domain

.il

.tr

ISO codes

IL / ISR

TR / TUR

Time zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Europe/Istanbul

Native name

יִשְׂרָאֵל

Türkiye

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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 Turkey

Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.

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Israel & Turkey: 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 Turkey?

The capital of Turkey is Ankara.

What is the population of Turkey?

Turkey has a recorded population of approximately 85,518,661 people.

How big is Turkey?

Turkey covers an area of about 785,350 km².

What is the population density of Turkey?

Turkey has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Turkey?

Turkey has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.36 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Turkey?

Turkey has a GDP per capita of approximately $15,893.

What currency is used in Turkey?

Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), with the symbol ₺.

Where is Turkey located?

Turkey is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Turkey?

The native name of Turkey is Türkiye.

What are people from Turkey called?

People from Turkey are referred to as Turkish.

What is the phone calling code for Turkey?

The international dialing code for Turkey is +90.

What is the internet domain for Turkey?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey is .tr.

What time zone is Turkey in?

Turkey uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone.

What is Turkey known for?

Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.