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Overview
Czechia (Czech Republic) and Israel are nearly matched in population: 10.89 million versus 10.12 million people (2025).
Israel's economy is about 55% larger than Czechia (Czech Republic)'s, at $610.78B versus $391.03B.
Per person, Israel is the wealthier of the two: $60,337 against $35,917 in GDP per capita.
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| Indicator | Czechia (Czech Republic) | Israel | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $391.03B | Higher: $610.78B | 2025 | $345.04B / $540.38B |
| GDP per capita | $35,917 | Higher: $60,337 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 2.6% | Higher: 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 2.5% | 3.0% | 2025 | 2.4% / 3.1% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.8% | 3.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 59 | 101 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $2,716 | Higher: $3,383 | 2025 / 2021 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $951 | Higher: $1,589 | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.43 | $7.67 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 10.89 million | 10.12 million | 2025 | 10.84 million / 9.40 million |
| Population growth | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 43.8 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.47 | 2.75 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 80.0 yrs | Higher: 83.2 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 73% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 88% | Higher: 88% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 78,865 km² | 20,770 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 138.0/km² | 487.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 76 Mt | Lower: 53 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 7.0 t | Lower: 5.6 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $6.52B | $46.51B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.9% | 8.8% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 27,000 | 178,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (2.6% for Czechia (Czech Republic), 2.9% for Israel).
Inflation is comparable in both: 2.5% in Czechia (Czech Republic) and 3.0% in Israel.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Czechia (Czech Republic): a price level of 59 versus 101 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Israel: $3,383 against $2,716 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Israel is the far younger society: median age 29.2 versus 43.8 years.
Life expectancy is 3.2 years longer in Israel (83.2 vs 80.0).
Israel is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 73%.
Geography
By land area, Czechia (Czech Republic) is 3.8 times the size of Israel: 78,865 km² versus 20,770 km².
Israel is far more densely settled: 487 people per km² against 138.
Military
Israel spends 7.1 times as much on defence as Czechia (Czech Republic): $46.51B versus $6.52B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Israel carries the heavier military burden: 8.8% of GDP versus 1.9%.
Israel fields the larger armed forces: 178,000 personnel against 27,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Czechia (Czech Republic) bigger than Israel?
- Czechia (Czech Republic) is larger by land area. Czechia (Czech Republic) covers 78,865 km² while Israel covers 20,770 km², so Czechia (Czech Republic) is 3.8 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Czechia (Czech Republic) or Israel?
- Czechia (Czech Republic) has the larger population: 10.89 million versus 10.12 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Czechia (Czech Republic) richer than Israel?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Israel is richer: $60,337 against $35,917. Total GDP tells the same story: $391.03B for Czechia (Czech Republic) versus $610.78B for Israel.
- Who spends more on their military, Czechia (Czech Republic) or Israel?
- Israel spends more: $46.51B versus $6.52B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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