United States vs Israel: Population Comparison 2025
Strategic partnership demographics. Israel's high fertility vs US diversity.
United States
Israel
Population Pyramids Comparison
Total Population
United States
347.3M
Israel
9.5M
Youth (0-14)
United States
17.1%
Israel
27.2%
Elderly (65+)
United States
18.4%
Israel
12.7%
Demographic Analysis: United States vs Israel
In 2025, United States has a population of 347M, while Israel has 10M. This represents a difference of 338M, with United States having 36.5 times the population of the other. United States ranks #3 globally by population size, while Israel ranks #97.
The median age reveals significant demographic differences: United States has a median age of 39.5 years, compared to 30.2 years in Israel. This 9.3-year difference indicates that United States has a significantly older population, with important implications for workforce dynamics, healthcare needs, and economic development. The dependency ratio in United States is 55.0%, while in Israel it is 66.3%, showing the relative burden of non-working age populations on the workforce.
Gender balance differs between the two countries: United States has a sex ratio of 100.99 males per female, while Israel has 99.25. United States shows a higher proportion of males, which can affect marriage markets, labor force composition, and social dynamics. These ratios reflect various factors including sex-selective practices, differential mortality rates, and migration patterns.
Comprehensive Demographic Comparison 2025
| Indicator | United States | Israel | Difference / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Metrics | |||
| Total Population (2025) | 347M | 10M | 36.5x larger |
| World Population Ranking | #3 | #97 | 94 places apart |
| Population Growth Rate (5-year) | +0.46% | +1.58% | 1.12pp difference |
| Projected Growth (2025-2050) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00pp difference |
| Age Structure | |||
| Median Age | 39.5 years | 30.2 years | 9.3 years older |
| Youth (0-14) Population | 17.1% | 27.2% | 10.1pp difference |
| Working Age (15-64) Population | 64.5% | 60.1% | 4.4pp difference |
| Elderly (65+) Population | 18.4% | 12.7% | 5.7pp difference |
| Youth Bulge (15-29) | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8pp difference |
| Prime Workforce (25-54) | 39.1% | 36.2% | 2.9pp difference |
| Demographic Indicators | |||
| Total Dependency Ratio | 55.0% | 66.3% | 11.3pp difference |
| Child Dependency Ratio | 26.5% | 45.2% | 18.7pp difference |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 28.5% | 21.1% | 7.4pp difference |
| Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) | 101.0 | 99.2 | 1.7 difference |
| Total Fertility Rate | 1.60 children/woman | 2.85 children/woman | 1.25 difference |
| Estimated Birth Rate | 10.7 per 1,000 | 18.3 per 1,000 | 7.6 difference |
| Aging Index (65+/0-14) | 107.5% | 46.7% | 60.8pp difference |
| Population Pyramid Type | constrictive | stationary | Different types |
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between United States and Israel for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = United States has more males
Green = Israel has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = United States has more females
Orange = Israel has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Israel has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Population Difference
337.8M
United States larger
Growth Since 1950
United States
+125.2%
Israel
+638.2%
Population Ratio
1 : 0.03
United States : Israel
| Metric | United States | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 347.3M | 9.5M | +3548.9% |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | 30.2 years | +9.3 |
| Youth Population (0-14) | 59.4M 17.1% | 2.6M 27.2% | +2196.9% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 224.0M 64.5% | 5.7M 60.1% | +3814.0% |
| Elderly Population (65+) | 63.9M 18.4% | 1.2M 12.7% | +5186.4% |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 55.0 per 100 | 66.3 per 100 | -11.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 26.5 per 100 | 45.2 per 100 | -18.7 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 28.5 per 100 | 21.1 per 100 | +7.4 |
| Sex Ratio | 101.0 M/100F | 99.2 M/100F | +1.7 |
| Population Structure Type | Constrictive | Stationary | Different |
Total Population
United States
347.3M
Israel
9.5M
Median Age
United States
39.5 years
Israel
30.2 years
Youth Population (0-14)
United States
59.4M
17.1%
Israel
2.6M
27.2%
Working Age (15-64)
United States
224.0M
64.5%
Israel
5.7M
60.1%
Elderly Population (65+)
United States
63.9M
18.4%
Israel
1.2M
12.7%
Total Dependency Ratio
United States
55.0 per 100
Israel
66.3 per 100
Youth Dependency Ratio
United States
26.5 per 100
Israel
45.2 per 100
Old-Age Dependency Ratio
United States
28.5 per 100
Israel
21.1 per 100
Sex Ratio
United States
101.0 M/100F
Israel
99.2 M/100F
Note: Dependency ratios represent the number of dependents (youth + elderly) per 100 working-age individuals. Higher ratios indicate greater economic burden on the working population.
Note: The replacement fertility rate of 2.1 is the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.Both countries are experiencing demographic transitions as they develop economically. Countries below 2.1 face potential population decline without immigration, while those above 2.1 continue growing naturally.
Historic Milestone: 2023
Israel became the world's most populous country, ending United States's centuries-long reign