Quick Data on Israel
| Short Name | Israel |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Long Name | State of Israel |
| Country Code | IS |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Total Area | 21,937 sq km |
| Population | 8,675,475 |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Nationality | Israeli(s) |
Geography of Israel
As a country in Middle East, with coordinates at 31 30 N, 34 45 E, Israel neighbors Egypt 206 km, Gaza Strip 59 km, Jordan 336 km (20 km are within the Dead Sea), Lebanon 107 km, Syria 79 km, West Bank 278 km. The terrain in Israel is described as Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley, with an average elevation point of 508 m. The climate of Israel: temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas.
| Surface Total | 21,937 sq km |
| Land Surface | 21,497 sq km |
| Water Surface | 440 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,065 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Egypt 206 km, Gaza Strip 59 km, Jordan 336 km (20 km are within the Dead Sea), Lebanon 107 km, Syria 79 km, West Bank 278 km |
| Coastline | 273 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Dead Sea -431 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mitspe Shlagim 2,224 m; note – this is the highest named point, the actual highest point is an unnamed dome slightly to the west of Mitspe Shlagim at 2,236 m; both points are on the northeastern border of Israel, along the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range |
Resources of Israel
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand. The agricultural land occupies 23.80% of Israel, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 7.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 23.80% | 5,116 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 2,250 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 7.10% | 1,526 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 69.10% | 14,854 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Israel
The population of the country is estimated at 8,675,475 people, with the biggest urban area having 4.181 million Tel Aviv-Yafo, 1.147 million Haifa, 932,000 JERUSALEM (capital) (2020). Known as Israeli(s), the people from Israel come from diversified ethnic groups such as Jewish 74.4% (of which Israel-born 76.9%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 15.9%, Africa-born 4.6%, Asia-born 2.6%), Arab 20.9%, other 4.7% (2018 est.). The official language is Hebrew. Religions: Jewish 74.3%, Muslim 17.8%, Christian 1.9%, Druze 1.6%, other 4.4% (2018 est.).
| Population | 8,675,475 |
| Nationality | Israeli(s) |
| Official Language | Hebrew |
| Other Languages | Hebrew (official), Arabic (special status under Israeli law), English (most commonly used foreign language) |
| Birth Rate | 17.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 92.60% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 3.48 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 3 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Israel
Israel is a parliamentary democracy. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law, British Mandate regulations, and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious laws.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Israel |
| Dual Citizenship | yes, but naturalized citizens are not allowed to maintain dual citizenship |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 3 out of the 5 years preceding the application for naturalization |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal; 17 years of age for municipal elections |
Economy of Israel
From a population total of 8,675,475, the labor force is 4.021 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: citrus, vegetables, cotton; beef, poultry, dairy products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: high-technology products (including aviation, communications, computer-aided design and manufactures, medical electronics, fiber optics), wood and paper products, potash and phosphates, food, beverages, and tobacco, caustic soda, cement, pharmaceuticals, construction, metal products, chemical products, plastics, cut diamonds, textiles, footwear. Its exports cover machinery and equipment, software, cut diamonds, agricultural products, chemicals, textiles and apparel. The main import products are: raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, grain, consumer goods.
| Exports | $58.67 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $68.61 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | US 28.8%, UK 8.2%, Hong Kong 7%, China 5.4%, Belgium 4.5% (2017) |
| Import Partners | US 11.7%, China 9.5%, Switzerland 8%, Germany 6.8%, UK 6.2%, Belgium 5.9%, Netherlands 4.2%, Turkey 4.2%, Italy 4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $36,400 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 63.09 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 6,740,287 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 79.70% (December 2017 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Israel, statistics sectio
