Today’s excellent outlook offers Israel a unique opportunity to prepare for the challenges of the future which require stronger social cohesion. Israeli society is indeed marked by large inequalities.

Inequality and relative poverty in Israel remain high, particularly among Arab-Israelis and Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox).x

Ensuring tax and transfer systems bring sufficient revenue to reach macroeconomic fiscal targets, address societal goals in re-distribution and social welfare, recognise the influence taxation has on businesses’ competitiveness and adequately address environmental externalities is a tough challenge, arguably more so in Israel than in many other OECD countries.

Loans To Private Sector in Israel increased to 607.34 ILS Billion in May from 605.56 ILS Billion in April of 2018. Loans To Private Sector in Israel averaged 476.45 ILS Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 607.34 ILS Billion in May of 2018 and a record low of 273.94 ILS Billion in December of 1999. This page provides - Israel Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel 10Y Bond Yield was 0.87 percent on Thursday May 7, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Israel Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.40 in October of 2002. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Israel recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Israel averaged -5.28 percent of GDP from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.70 percent of GDP in 1986 and a record low of -16.10 percent of GDP in 1981. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Israel Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel recorded a government debt equivalent to 60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Israel averaged 77.05 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 96 percent in 1996 and a record low of 60 percent in 2019. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Israel Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel scored 60 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Israel averaged 64.87 Points from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79.70 Points in 1997 and a record low of 58 Points in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Israel is the 35 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Israel averaged 27.79 from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2012 and a record low of 14 in 1996. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in Israel increased to 11218.10 ILS Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 10819.90 ILS Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Israel averaged 7219.84 ILS Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11487.70 ILS Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 3683.50 ILS Million in the first quarter of 2000. Gdp From Transport in Israel includes Transportation and Storage, Postal and Courier Activities. This page provides - Israel Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Israel increased to 1622240 NIS Million in November from 1616392 NIS Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Israel averaged 1320809.74 NIS Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1622240 NIS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1037203.10 NIS Million in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Private Sector Credit in Israel decreased to 1001362 ILS Million in December from 1001566 ILS Million in November of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Israel averaged 596427.52 ILS Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1001566 ILS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 201259 ILS Million in April of 1997. This page provides - Israel Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in Israel decreased to 2.99 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.02 per 1000 people in 2017. Hospital Beds in Israel averaged 3.74 per 1000 people from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.95 per 1000 people in 1988 and a record low of 2.99 per 1000 people in 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Hospital Beds.

Hospitals in Israel decreased to 9.58 per one million people in 2018 from 9.76 per one million people in 2017. Hospitals in Israel averaged 13.53 per one million people from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 18.46 per one million people in 1988 and a record low of 9.58 per one million people in 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Hospitals.

Medical Doctors in Israel increased to 3.33 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.29 per 1000 people in 2017. Medical Doctors in Israel averaged 2.86 per 1000 people from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.62 per 1000 people in 1997 and a record low of 1.45 per 1000 people in 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Medical Doctors.

Nurses in Israel increased to 5.89 per 1000 people in 2018 from 5.84 per 1000 people in 2017. Nurses in Israel averaged 6.11 per 1000 people from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.42 per 1000 people in 2002 and a record low of 5.79 per 1000 people in 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Nurses.

ICU Beds in Israel averaged 286.59 per 100K people from 1988 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 368.70 per 100K people in December of 1988 and a record low of 233.45 per 100K people in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel ICU Beds.

Crude Oil Production in Israel remained unchanged at 0.39 BBL/D/1K in December from 0.39 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Israel averaged 0.22 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.39 BBL/D/1K in January of 2011 and a record low of 0.06 BBL/D/1K in January of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Israel increased to 98.10 points in March of 2020 from 97.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Israel averaged 70.54 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.21 points in September of 2012 and a record low of 0.35 points in January of 1983. This page provides - Israel Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel increased to 100.70 points in March from 100.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel averaged 35.90 points from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.70 points in May of 2019 and a record low of 0 points in October of 1951. In Israel, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Israel increased to 103.80 points in March from 102.90 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Israel averaged 56.21 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.80 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 0.18 points in January of 1983. This page provides - Israel Cpi Housing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Israel was recorded at 0 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Israel averaged 28.53 percent from 1952 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 486.23 percent in November of 1984 and a record low of -2.74 percent in March of 2004. In Israel, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Housing (25.2 percent of the total weight) and Transport and Communication (20.6 percent). Food accounts for 16.5 percent; Education, Culture and Entertainment for 11.7 percent and Dwelling Maintenance for 9.7 percent. Others include: Health (5.2 percent); Miscellaneous Goods and Services (4.3 percent); Furniture and Household Equipment (3.7 percent) and Clothing and Footwear (3.1 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in Israel increased 0.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Israel averaged 1.55 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.22 percent in November of 2008 and a record low of -0.70 percent in July of 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Israel increased to 424.10 points in February from 420.70 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Israel averaged 249.48 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 424.10 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 117.20 points in February of 1994. In Israel, the housing index refers to House Price Index and is based on the value of all dwellings in Israel. This page provides - Israel House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Growth Annualized in Israel increased to 4.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4 percent in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Growth Annualized in Israel averaged 3.81 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.10 percent in the second quarter of 1999 and a record low of -4.20 percent in the first quarter of 2001. GDP Annualized Growth Rate shows the gdp growth that would be registered if the quarter-on-quarter rate of change were maintained for a full year. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel GDP Growth Annualized - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Israel increased to 5968.90 USD Million in March from 5922.80 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports in Israel averaged 2109.19 USD Million from 1959 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7243.20 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 33.10 USD Million in November of 1959. Israel main imports are: machinery and equipment (28 percent of total imports); diamonds (11 percent); oil and other mineral fuels (9 percent of total imports) and transport equipment (7 percent). Main import partners are: United States (12 percent of total imports), China (7 percent), Germany (6.2 percent) and Belgium (6 percent). Others include: Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom and Netherlands. This page provides - Israel Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in Israel decreased to 0.10 percent in April from 0.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Israel averaged 3.02 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.10 percent in November of 1994 and a record low of -1.70 percent in December of 2008. In Israel, Bank of Israel Inflation Expectations survey measure consumers’ median expectation for price growth over the coming 12 months. This page provides - Israel Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Israel increased to 3.40 percent in March from 3.30 percent in February of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Israel averaged 6.57 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.40 percent in March of 1992 and a record low of 3.30 percent in February of 2020. In Israel, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Israel increased to 3991.28 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 3962.96 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Israel averaged 2677.78 Thousand from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3991.28 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 1537 Thousand in the first quarter of 1991. In Israel, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Israel Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Israel increased to 60.90 percent in February from 60.80 percent in January of 2020. Employment Rate in Israel averaged 60.63 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.80 percent in July of 2017 and a record low of 58.40 percent in January of 2012. In Israel, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Israel Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Israel increased 1.30 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Israel averaged 0.34 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.60 percent in August of 2009 and a record low of -6.40 percent in September of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Israel increased 17.60 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Israel averaged 5.67 percent from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62.70 percent in June of 1968 and a record low of -29.20 percent in June of 1967. In Israel, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Business Confidence in Israel decreased to -19 points in April from -1.50 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Israel averaged 9.88 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44.60 points in August of 1991 and a record low of -39.48 points in February of 2009. In Israel, the Business Tendency Survey measures the level of optimism that executives have about current and expected developments regarding production, sales, demand and employment. It also assesses expectations concerning changes in the development of the USDILS exchange rate and inflation. The survey is based on a sample of business executives from five economic sectors: manufacturing, construction, retail trade, hotels and services. The Business Confidence is measured on a scale of -100 to 100, where levels above 0 indicate optimism, 0 neutrality and below 0 pessimism. This page provides - Israel Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel recorded a government budget deficit of 14929 ILS Million in April of 2020. Government Budget Value in Israel averaged -2327.02 ILS Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6084 ILS Million in January of 2012 and a record low of -21522 ILS Million in December of 2017. The net government budget balance (excluding credit) is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. Series do not include government's activity regarding credit lending and repayments of credit. This page provides - Israel Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Israel increased to 898169.80 ILS Million in February from 887268.20 ILS Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Israel averaged 258599.75 ILS Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 898169.80 ILS Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 12.40 ILS Million in April of 1981. Israel Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Israel Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Israel stands at AA- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Israel was last set at A1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Israel was last reported at A+ with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Israel thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Israel as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Israel recorded 16444 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Israel reported 245 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Coronavirus Cases.

Israel recorded 245 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Israel reported 16444 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Coronavirus Deaths.

Israel recorded 11313 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Israel reported 245 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Coronavirus Recovered.

Import Prices in Israel increased to 102.90 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 102.50 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Israel averaged 87.62 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.81 points in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 66.10 points in the second quarter of 1999. In Israel, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Households Debt in Israel decreased to 41.70 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 41.80 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Israel averaged 37.95 percent of GDP from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 41.90 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 28.80 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 1992. This page provides - Israel Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Israel stands at 23 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Israel averaged 28.38 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36 percent in 2001 and a record low of 23 percent in 2018. In Israel, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Israel. This page provides - Israel Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Pmi in Israel decreased to 34.60 points in March from 45.30 points in February of 2020. Manufacturing Pmi in Israel averaged 50.77 points from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.20 points in December of 2016 and a record low of 27.80 points in December of 2008. In Israel, the Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of a large number of industrial companies. The Purchasing Managers Index is based on six individual indexes: New Orders, Production, Employment, Suppliers’ Delivery Time, Inventories and Prices of Raw-Materials. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides - Israel Manufacturing Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Starts in Israel increased to 12774 units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12584 units in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Starts in Israel averaged 11219.95 units from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23491 units in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of 6913 units in the fourth quarter of 2002. In Israel, Housing Starts are measured by the total number of dwellings' construction started. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Israel increased 0.40 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Israel averaged 1.61 percent from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.50 percent in July of 1985 and a record low of -4.80 percent in June of 1959. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Israel decreased to 3.49 percent in November from 3.51 percent in October of 2019. Bank Lending Rate in Israel averaged 63.76 percent from 1979 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1486 percent in October of 1984 and a record low of 3.39 percent in August of 2015. In Israel, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Israel Bank Prime Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Israel increased to 120.40 points in February from 118.80 points in January of 2020. Wages in Manufacturing in Israel averaged 111.65 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 137 points in March of 2011 and a record low of 96 points in November of 2013. This page provides - Israel Monthly Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in Israel remained unchanged at 5300 ILS/Month in 2019 from 5300 ILS/Month in 2018. Minimum Wages in Israel averaged 3677.63 ILS/Month from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5300 ILS/Month in 2017 and a record low of 2348.88 ILS/Month in 1997. In Israel, the minimum wage refers to the lowest gross wage per month. In December 2014 it was announced that the minimum wage would gradually be increase over the course of the next two years: on April 1, 2015 to NIS 4,650; then to NIS 4,825 in July 2016, and finally to NIS 5,000 in January 2017. In January 2015, 700,00 Israelis workers were under the minimum wage. This page provides - Israel Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Israel increased 33.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Israel averaged 14.33 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 339.20 percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -65.10 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Israel Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Israel increased to 11063.50 ILS/Month in February from 10958.20 ILS/Month in January of 2020. Wages in Israel averaged 8978.19 ILS/Month from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11063.50 ILS/Month in February of 2020 and a record low of 7186 ILS/Month in February of 2005. In Israel, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page provides - Israel Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.