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IsraelvsUnited Arab Emirates

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

United Arab Emirates is higher

United Arab Emirates records 10,986,400, about 1.10× the other value.

Surface area

United Arab Emirates is higher

United Arab Emirates records 98,648 km², about 4.47× the other value.

Nominal GDP

United Arab Emirates is higher

United Arab Emirates records $552.32 billion, about 1.02× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates10,986,400

The United Arab Emirates’ population is 10% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 1,012,000.

Surface area

🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates98,648 km²

The United Arab Emirates’ surface area is 347% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 76,578 km².

Population density

🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates111 /km²

Israel’s population density is 306% higher than that of the United Arab Emirates, a difference of 341 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$552.32 billion · 2024

The United Arab Emirates’ nominal GDP is 2.2% larger than that of Israel, a difference of $11.94 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$50,274 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is 7.8% higher than that of the United Arab Emirates, a difference of $3,903.

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

Abu Dhabi

Population

9,974,400

10,986,400

Surface area

22,070 km²

98,648 km²

Population density

452 /km²

111 /km²

Nominal GDP

$540.38 billion · 2024

$552.32 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$54,177 · 2024

$50,274 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪

United Arab Emirates dirham · AED · إ.د

Nationality

Israeli

Emirati, Emirian, Emiri

Phone code

+972

+971

Internet domain

.il

.ae

ISO codes

IL / ISR

AE / ARE

Time zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Asia/Dubai

Native name

יִשְׂרָאֵל

دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

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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 United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.

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Israel & United Arab Emirates: 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 United Arab Emirates?

The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.

What is the population of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a recorded population of approximately 10,986,400 people.

How big is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates covers an area of about 98,648 km².

What is the population density of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a population density of roughly 111 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $552.32 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a GDP per capita of approximately $50,274.

What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), with the symbol إ.د.

Where is United Arab Emirates located?

United Arab Emirates is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of United Arab Emirates?

The native name of United Arab Emirates is دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.

What are people from United Arab Emirates called?

People from United Arab Emirates are referred to as Emirati, Emirian, Emiri.

What is the phone calling code for United Arab Emirates?

The international dialing code for United Arab Emirates is +971.

What is the internet domain for United Arab Emirates?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Arab Emirates is .ae.

What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai time zone.

What is United Arab Emirates known for?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.