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The Dead Sea, on Israel's border with Jordan, is the lowest point on Earth's land surface at about 430 meters below sea level, and its salt content makes swimmers naturally float.
Israel
State of Israel
Population, GDP, and key facts about Israel — updated for 2026.
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Israel quick facts
- Population
- 10,002,200
- Area
- 22,070 km²
- Population density
- 455 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 542.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 54.2K
- Capital
- —
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (₪, ILS)
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
Israel at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Israel
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is not available.
What is Israel's population?
Israel has a population of 10,002,200.
What is Israel's GDP per capita?
Israel's GDP per capita is US$ 54.2K.
What is the currency of Israel?
The currency of Israel is the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
Is Israel bigger than Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is about 3.9× the size of Israel by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.