Israel
ISRMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & PakistanHigh income▶About Israel
Israel's GDP is $666.41B (2026), with a population of 10.0M, and GDP per capita of $64,275. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 3.9%, inflation at 2.2%, unemployment at 3.2%, government debt at 70.4% of GDP, life expectancy of 83.2 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
The economy is characterized by a high-income status and robust growth, with a GDP of $666.41 billion projected for 2026, ranking it 26th globally. The GDP per capita is expected to reach $64,000 in 2026, reflecting substantial economic prosperity. Real GDP growth is anticipated to be 3.9% in 2026, with moderate inflation at 2.2%. The unemployment rate is projected to be 3.2% in 2026, indicating a stable labor market. The economy is highly open to trade, with trade accounting for 54.5% of GDP in 2024, and foreign direct investment inflows at 2.7% of GDP. The Gini Index of 37.9 in 2021 suggests moderate income inequality. The population is approximately 10.0 million as of 2024, with a life expectancy at birth of 83.2 years in 2023. The fertility rate is 2.9 births per woman. Health spending is significant, at 7.1% of GDP in 2023, reflecting a strong emphasis on healthcare. The GNI per capita is $53,000 in 2024, further underscoring the high standard of living. The unemployment rate is projected to be 3.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Stock Markets1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA-125 | 4,335.72 | 2026 | ▲ 18.6% | WB |
▶Financial Markets4 indicators · 2025–2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Government Bond Yield (%) | 4.24% | 2025 | ▼ 9.2% | WB |
| Central Bank Policy Rate (%) | 4.48% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Exchange Rate (per USD) | 3.04 | 2026 | — | WB |
| Exchange Rate (per EUR) | 3.89 | 2025 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary21 indicators · 2022–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 54.5% | 2024 | ▼ 6.1% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 28.4% | 2024 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 26.0% | 2024 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $153.66B | 2024 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $140.59B | 2024 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $62.27B | 2024 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $91.54B | 2024 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 2024 | ▼ 13.4% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 1.8% | 2024 | ▲ 22.5% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $14.78B | 2024 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $952.3M | 2024 | ▼ 3.8% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▼ 8.8% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 37.2% | 2024 | ▲ 6.6% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 2024 | ▼ 6.7% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $15.48B | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
▶Finance11 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 69.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP) | 61.2% | 2024 | ▲ 18.6% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (USD) | $330.88B | 2024 | ▲ 25.1% | WB |
| Stock Market Turnover (% of GDP) | 8.6% | 2024 | ▼ 53.6% | WB |
| Listed Domestic Companies | 511 | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 7.0% | 2023 | ▲ 6.9% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 1.0% | 2023 | ▲ 36.6% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 89.3% | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 88.1% | 2024 | ▼ 4.2% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 90.5% | 2024 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 83.2% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 11 | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 10.3% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 16.9% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 9.3% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 5.9% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 34 years | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 31.8% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10.0M | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.3% | 2024 | ▼ 57.9% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 455 | 2023 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 22,070 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 21,640 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 91.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 9.1M | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 8.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 83.2 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 81.0 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 85.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 2.9 | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 18.6 | 2023 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 5.2 | 2023 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Net Migration | 11,466 | 2025 | ▲ 8.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 27.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 60.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 12.6% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 66.6% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 20.9% | 2024 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 45.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 82.5 | 2023 | ▲ 28.5% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 38.5 | 2023 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 4.8M | 2025 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 65.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 62.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 68.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 3.5% | 2025 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 3.4% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 3.6% | 2025 | ▼ 4.4% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 6.0% | 2025 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 0.8% | 2025 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 15.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 84.1% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 64.3% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 7.7% | 2025 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 88.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 34.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 3.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 48.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 63.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 11.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 15.3% | 2024 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
▶Education16 indicators · 2009–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 5.9% | 2022 | ▼ 3.8% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 16.1% | 2022 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 96.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 96.5% | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 55.8% | 2023 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 96.3% | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 97.2% | 2023 | ▲ 3.7% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 41,407 | 2023 | ▲ 7.3% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 19,239 | 2023 | ▲ 8.0% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 89,997 | 2023 | ▲ 6.1% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 71,062 | 2009 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 12 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 38.9% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 99.0 | 2022 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 30.8% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 15.2% | 2016 | — | WB |
▶Health34 indicators · 2019–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 5.8 | 2024 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 58 | 2024 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 2,460 | 2023 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 6,772 | 2023 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 7.6% | 2021 | ▲ 23.0% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 6.2% | 2021 | ▲ 10.7% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 18.6 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 6.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 1,400 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 12.5% | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 12.2% | 2024 | ▲ 16.2% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 99.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture12 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 24.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 2,551 | 2023 | ▲ 38.3% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 105.5 | 2022 | ▲ 4.0% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 99.9 | 2022 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 109.5 | 2022 | ▲ 4.1% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 91,082 | 2023 | ▼ 30.3% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 2,135 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 248.3 | 2023 | ▼ 7.1% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 2.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) | 36.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 204.0% | 2021 | ▲ 19.9% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 232,343 | 2023 | ▼ 3.6% | WB |
▶Technology12 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 88.2% | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 153 | 2023 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 29.4 | 2023 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 12,353 | 2024 | ▼ 4.4% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 6.02% | 2022 | ▲ 4.1% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 1,592 | 2021 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 8,017 | 2021 | ▲ 23.7% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 15,417 | 2022 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $19.43B | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 64.0% | 2024 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $53.52B | 2024 | ▲ 6.1% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 626 | 2021 | ▼ 16.1% | WB |
▶Infrastructure9 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 7.4M | 2023 | ▲ 33.7% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 609.7 | 2023 | ▼ 9.1% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 3.0M | 2022 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 1,720 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Railways, Passengers (million km) | 1,956 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 1,085 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 3.60 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 0.3% | 2023 | ▼ 6.9% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender8 indicators · 2017–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 25.0% | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 60.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 91.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 104.9% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 6.2 | 2023 | ▼ 7.9% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 103.83 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.02 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.01 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.83 | 2023 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 1.15 | 2023 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Political Stability | -1.46 | 2023 | ▼ 19.2% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 1.12 | 2023 | ▼ 7.0% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.78 | 2023 | ▼ 17.0% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.64 | 2023 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 78.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 83.5% | 2023 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 77.4% | 2023 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 10.0% | 2023 | ▼ 18.8% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 8.8% | 2024 | ▲ 63.0% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $46.51B | 2024 | ▲ 69.1% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 178,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 4.2% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 20.0% | 2024 | ▲ 44.8% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 1.6 | 2022 | ▼ 16.0% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality11 indicators · 2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | 0.7% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty at $3.65/day (%) | 1.0% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Poverty at $6.85/day (%) | 4.2% | 2021 | ▼ 4.5% | WB |
| Gini Index | 37.9 | 2021 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 10% | 26.6% | 2021 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 10% | 2.0% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 20% | 43.0% | 2021 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 20% | 5.6% | 2021 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Shared Prosperity Premium (%) | 1.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Survey Mean Consumption (2017 PPP $ per day) | 42.78 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%) | 0.2% | 2021 | ▼ 50.0% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.73 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.76 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.70 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 10.6 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 4.9M | 2019 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 9.2M | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $2.66B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $2.17B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 2.4% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $161.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development7 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 1.3% | 2024 | ▼ 57.1% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 4.6M | 2025 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 49.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 57.1% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▼ 67.2% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 99.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 97.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WHO |