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Israel is a high income economy in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. It has a population of about 9,974,400 and a GDP of $540.38 billion.

Explore 260 World Bank indicators for Israel below.

Israel at a Glance

Capital
Jerusalem
Population
9,974,400
Area
21,937 km²
454.7 /km²
Currency
ILS Israeli new shekel
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
ISO codes
ISR · IL
High income economy: The World Bank classifies Israel as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

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Frequently asked questions about Israel

What is the population of Israel?
Israel has a population of approximately 9,974,400, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What region is Israel in?
The World Bank places Israel in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan region.
What income group is Israel in?
The World Bank classifies Israel as a High income economy.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.