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Israel: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Israel: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Population
- 10.1 million
- Area
- 20,770 km²
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (₪)
#96 by population · #150 by area · #26 economy in the world · #19 by population density
Population and society
Population of il, 1960–2025. From 2.1 million in 1960 to 10.1 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 462 per km² (rank 19 of 194)
- Urban population
- 91.6% (2025)
- Under 15
- 27.2% (2025)
- Over 65
- 12.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.87 (2024)
- Internet users
- 88.2% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $610.8B (rank 26 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.5% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3% (2025)
- Forests
- 6.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 5.8 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -441.5 m (Dead Sea)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Hatikvah (התקווה)
- Official name
- מדינת ישראל · دولة إسرائيل
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Hebrew
- Calling code
- +972
- Internet domain
- .il
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+2, with summer time
- Demonym
- Israeli
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria
- Highest point
- Meron (1,208 m)
- Largest city
- Jerusalem, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence
- 1948
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $60,337 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 83.2 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.919 (rank 27 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Haifa | 966,700 (2014) | 864 |
| Jerusalem | 1,034,200 (2014) | 652 |
| Tel Aviv | 1,350,000 (2014) | 186 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
How many people live in Israel?
10.1 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Israel?
Israeli New Shekel
What is the official language of Israel?
Hebrew
What is the calling code of Israel?
+972
Which countries border Israel?
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria
What is the highest point of Israel?
Meron (1,208 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.