Israel Germany | Business Guide | 2026

While Israel represents a smaller economy with a strong high tech orientation, Germany is the economic powerhouse of Europe and a global leader in industrial production. Together, they form a strong foundation for long-term trade and business cooperation. Israel and Germany: Strategic Trade Partners at the Center of Europe’s Industrial and Innovation Landscape Israel and Germany maintain one of the most stable, diverse, and strategically significant trade relationships in Europe. The partnership is built on advanced industries, complementary strengths, and growing cooperation in technology, innovation, and industrial ecosystems F or more than six decades, Israel and Germany have cultivated one of themost stable, diverse, and strategically significant economic relationships in Europe. Today, the partnership extends across advanced industries, high-tech, manufacturing, clean energy, defense, healthcare innovation, and academic collaboration. As both economies undergo rapid transformation, the potential for deeper commercial ties is stronger than ever. Germany is Israel’s leading trade partner within the European Union, and one of its most important partners globally. Israel, in turn, offers Germany world- class innovation, agility, and technological capabilities that complement the strengths of German industry. The combination of German engineering and Israeli innovation has become a powerful engine for joint economic activity. Comparative indicators between the countries | 2024 Although Israel and Germany differ significantly in size and scale, their economies share structural strengths that support cooperation in technology, industrial development, and innovation. Indicator Israel Germany Area 22 , 000 sq km 357 , 000 sq km Population 9 . 9 million 84 . 3 million Share of global GDP approx. 0 . 3 % approx. 4 . 2 % GDP per capita 53 , 000 USD 48 , 600 USD GDP growth forecast 2025 3 – 3 . 3 % 0 . 8 – 1 . 2 % Workforce 4 . 4 million approx. 45 million English proficiency approx. 85 % approx. 56 % Debt to GDP ratio approx. 60 % approx. 63 % Israel-Germany > Business Guide > Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations > 2026 14 > General Information > Bilateral Trade