Israel vs Japan
Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators
Key Indicators
| Indicator | Israel | Japan | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $540.38B | $4.03T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $54,177 | $32,487 | 2024 |
| Population | 10.0M | 124.0M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | 0.87% | 0.10% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 3.07% | 2.74% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.49% | 2.45% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 83.2 years | 84.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 22,070 km2 | 377,969 km2 | 2023 |
Israel vs Japan: Analysis
Japan has a larger economy than Israel, with a nominal GDP roughly 7.5 times greater based on 2024 data. Israel recorded a GDP of $540.38B, while Japan stood at $4.03T.
In terms of GDP per capita, Israel leads over Japan. Israel has a per capita output of $54,177, compared to $32,487 for Japan.
Japan has a larger population than Israel. Israel is home to approximately 10.0M people, while Japan has about 124.0M.
By surface area, Japan is the larger country. Israel covers 22,070 km2, and Japan spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in Japan: 83.2 years in Israel versus 84.0 years in Japan. Japan has the lower unemployment rate (Israel: 3.49%, Japan: 2.45%). Inflation stands at 3.07% in Israel and 2.74% in Japan.
These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has a larger GDP, Israel or Japan?
Japan has the larger GDP. Israel has a GDP of $540.38B (2024), while Japan has $4.03T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between Israel and Japan?
The population difference is approximately 114.0M. Israel has 10.0M people (2024), and Japan has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is Israel richer than Japan?
By GDP per capita, Israel is wealthier. Israel has a GDP per capita of $54,177 (2024), compared to $32,487 for Japan (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, Israel or Japan?
Japan has higher life expectancy. Israel: 83.2 years (2023), Japan: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, Israel or Japan?
Japan is larger by area. Israel covers 22,070 km2, while Japan covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.