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Population as of 2020: 9.3 million 96 of 193
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Region: Middle East
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $565 billion 26 of 193
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Top Exports
Israel exported roughly **$70–75 billion in goods in 2024**, with a highly advanced, **technology- and science-driven export structure** centered on **electronics, diamonds, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals**. | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Electrical machinery & electronics** | Largest sector; includes semiconductors and tech equipment. | | 2 | **Precious stones (diamonds)** | Major global diamond cutting and trading hub. | | 3 | **Chemicals** | Includes fertilizers and specialty chemicals. | | 4 | **Pharmaceuticals** | Strong life sciences sector (e.g., generics). | | 5 | **Machinery (industrial equipment)** | High-tech industrial equipment. | | 6 | **Optical, medical & precision instruments** | Medical devices and imaging equipment. | | 7 | **Plastics & plastic articles** | Industrial materials. | | 8 | **Aerospace & defense-related equipment** | High-tech exports (partially underreported). | | 9 | **Food & agricultural products** | Citrus, processed foods. | | 10 | **Metals (iron, steel, aluminum products)** | Industrial materials. | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Estimated Value (USD) | | ---- | ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | 11 | **Integrated circuits & semiconductors** | ~$10–15 billion | | 12 | **Cut and polished diamonds** | ~$8–12 billion | | 13 | **Chemical products (including fertilizers)** | ~$8–12 billion | | 14 | **Pharmaceuticals (medicaments)** | ~$5–10 billion | | 15 | **Medical instruments & devices** | ~$5–10 billion | | 16 | **Telecommunications equipment** | ~$5–10 billion | | 17 | **Industrial machinery** | ~$5–10 billion | | 18 | **Plastics in primary forms** | ~$3–5 billion | | 19 | **Agricultural products (fruits, vegetables)** | ~$2–4 billion | | 20 | **Defense-related technology & equipment** | ~$5–10 billion (often not fully captured in trade stats) | Key Takeaways * **High-tech economy:** Israel’s exports are dominated by **electronics, semiconductors, and advanced technology**. * **Diamond hub:** A significant share comes from **diamond cutting and re-export trade**. * **Strong life sciences sector:** Pharmaceuticals and medical devices are major contributors. * **Innovation-driven:** Exports reflect a **knowledge-based economy**, not natural resources. Top Importers of Israel’s Exports (2024) | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | **United States** | Largest market; electronics, defense tech, pharmaceuticals. | | 2 | **China** | Electronics, semiconductors, and chemicals. | | 3 | **Ireland** | Pharmaceuticals and high-tech goods (corporate trade flows). | | 4 | **Germany** | Machinery, chemicals, and industrial goods. | | 5 | **United Kingdom** | Diamonds, pharmaceuticals, and tech goods. | | 6 | **India** | Defense equipment, diamonds, and chemicals. | | 7 | **Netherlands** | Trade hub; re-exports across Europe. | | 8 | **France** | Industrial goods, chemicals, and electronics. | | 9 | **Italy** | Machinery, chemicals, and industrial products. | | 10 | **Spain** | Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and tech goods. | Key Patterns * **United States dominates**: * The largest market for **high-tech and defense-related exports**. * **Global diversification**: * Israel exports to **North America, Europe, and Asia** fairly evenly. * **High-tech trade flows**: * Many exports are **electronics, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals**. * **Trade hubs matter**: * Countries like **Ireland and the Netherlands** appear due to **corporate structures and re-export flows**.
Notable Persons
Kingdom of Israel
Entertainment
Movies
Albert Brooks, actor
Adam Sandler, actor
Ben Stiller, actor
Billy Crystal, actor
Brian Singer, director
Bryan Ratner, director
Dan Akroyd, actor
Harrison Ford, actor
Gal Gadot, actor
Gwyneth Paltrow, actor
Harvey Weinstein, producer
Jack Black, actor
James Mangold, director
Jamie Lee Curtis, actor
Jeff Goldblum, actor
Kevin Kline, actor
Kirk Douglas, actor
Mel Brooks, director
Michael Douglas, actor
Natalie Portman, actor
Oded Fehr, actor
Rachel Weisz, actor
Richard Dreyfuss, actor
Rob Reiner, director
Rob Schneider, actor
Robert Downey, Jr., actor
Ron Perlman, actor
Scarlett Johansson, actor
Steven Seagal, actor
Steven Spielberg, writer, producer, director
Television
David Schwimmer, actor
Janeane Garofalo, actor
Jason Alexander, actor
Jerry Seinfeld, actor
Jerry Stiller, actor
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actor
Larry David, writer
Leonard Nimoy, actor, writer, director
Michael Landon, actor
Rick Berman, producer
Sarah Silverman, actor
William Shatner, actor
Video Games
Ken Levine, producer
Radio
Howard Stern, personality
Journalism
Andrew Sorkin
Chris Wallace
Mike Wallace
Rachel Maddow
Business
George Soros, investor
Jeffrey Epstein, investor
Mark Zuckerberg, innovator
Sam Altman, innovator
Science
Albert Einstein, physicist
Robert Oppenheimer, physicist
