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Israel Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Israel decreased 0.90 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Israel is reported by the Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Israel Industrial Production averaged 6 Percent 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Industrial Production.

source: Bank of Israel

Israel Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Israel decreased to 102.60 Index Points in February of 2013 from 104.70 Index Points in January of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Israel Wages in Manufacturing averaged 115.68 Index Points reaching an all time high of 138 Index Points in March of 2012 and a record low of 99.10 Index Points in November of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Wages

Wages in Israel increased to 127.65 Index Points in October of 2012 from 126.18 Index Points in September of 2012. Wages in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, Israel Wages averaged 115.18 Index Points reaching an all time high of 127.65 Index Points in October of 2012 and a record low of 104.05 Index Points in January of 2006. In Israel, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Wages.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Israel decreased to 0.24 Thousand Persons in the first quarter of 2013 from 0.26 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unemployed Persons in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Israel Unemployed Persons averaged 0.21 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 0.31 Thousand Persons in August of 2003 and a record low of 0.13 Thousand Persons in May of 1996. In Israel, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Unemployed Persons.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Israel increased to 106.04 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 105.42 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Terms of Trade in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Israel Terms of Trade averaged 101.11 Index Points reaching an all time high of 109.82 Index Points in May of 1999 and a record low of 90.55 Index Points in November of 2011. In Israel, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Terms of Trade.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Israel decreased to 99.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 101.90 Index Points in March of 2013. Producer Prices in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Israel Producer Prices averaged 84.87 Index Points reaching an all time high of 135.30 Index Points in September of 2012 and a record low of 35.40 Index Points in January of 1990. In Israel, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Producer Prices.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Israel increased to 665912 ILS Million in March of 2013 from 661723 ILS Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Israel is reported by the Central Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Israel Money Supply M3 averaged 322199.94 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 665912 ILS Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 51915 ILS Million in January of 1993. Israel Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Money Supply M3.

source: Central Bank of Israel

Israel Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Israel increased to 530699.30 ILS Million in March of 2013 from 526010.90 ILS Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Israel is reported by the Central Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Israel Money Supply M2 averaged 159317.63 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 530699.30 ILS Million in March of 2013 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Israel

Israel Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Israel increased to 131934 ILS Million in April of 2013 from 131235 ILS Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Israel is reported by the Central Bank Of Israel. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Israel Money Supply M1 averaged 31541.19 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 131934 ILS Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 8 ILS Million in April of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Israel

Israel Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Israel increased to 59441 Thousand in March of 2013 from 54983 Thousand in February of 2013. Job Vacancies in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Israel Job Vacancies averaged 57836.38 Thousand reaching an all time high of 73185 Thousand in June of 2012 and a record low of 36223 Thousand in December of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Job Vacancies.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Israel remained unchanged at 1.70 percent in February of 2013 from 1.70 percent in January of 2013. Interbank Rate in Israel is reported by the Central Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Israel Interbank Rate averaged 9.75 Percent reaching an all time high of 31.10 Percent in January of 1986 and a record low of 0.90 Percent in April of 2009. In Israel, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Interbank Rate.

source: Central Bank of Israel

Israel Import Prices

Import Prices in Israel increased to 132.50 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 131 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Import Prices in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Israel Import Prices averaged 101.40 Index Points reaching an all time high of 139.90 Index Points in August of 2011 and a record low of 79 Index Points in May 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Import Prices.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Imports

Imports in Israel increased to 6380.20 USD Million in April of 2013 from 5486.90 USD Million in March of 2013. Imports in Israel is reported by the Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, Israel Imports averaged 1644.18 USD Million reaching an all time high of 6987.10 USD Million in October of 2012 and a record low of 33.10 USD Million in November of 1959. Israel main imports are: oil and other mineral fuels (19 percent of total imports); uncut diamonds and other precious metals and stones (15 percent); mechanical machinery and appliances (11 percent); electrical machinery and electronics (10 percent) and vehicles and their parts (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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Imports.

source: Bank of Israel

Israel Exports

Exports in Israel increased to 5259.40 USD Million in April of 2013 from 4871.20 USD Million in March of 2013. Exports in Israel is reported by the Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, Israel Exports averaged 1233.16 USD Million reaching an all time high of 5848.30 USD Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 10.80 USD Million in July of 1959. In Israel, exports account for around 40 percent of GDP. Israel main exports are: cut diamonds, pearls and other precious metals and stones (31 percent of total exports); electrical machinery and equipment, mechanical machinery and appliances, sound and TV recorders and reproducers and computer equipment (18 percent) and pharmaceutical products and fertilizers (13 percent). Main export partners are: United States (28 percent of total exports) and Hong Kong (8 percent). Others include: Belgium, United Kingdom, India and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Exports.

source: Bank of Israel

Israel Balance of Trade

Israel recorded a trade deficit of 1120.80 USD Million in April of 2013. Balance of Trade in Israel is reported by the Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, Israel Balance of Trade averaged -411.01 USD Million reaching an all time high of 113.80 USD Million in May of 2009 and a record low of -2329.70 USD Million in October of 2012. Israel has been recording trade deficits since 1959 mostly due to a lack of natural resources. Indeed, Israel major imports are: oil and other mineral fuels and uncut diamonds. Main exports are: cut diamonds, pearls and other precious metals and stones; electrical machinery and equipment, mechanical machinery and appliances and electronics. Israel´s main trading partner is the United States (28 percent of total exports and 12 percent of imports). Others include: Hong Kong, China, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and United Kingdom. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Balance of Trade.

source: Bank of Israel

Israel External Debt

External Debt in Israel increased to 121212 ILS Million in 2001 from 111644 ILS Million in 2000. Historically, from 1972 until 2001, Israel External Debt averaged 41051.74 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 121212 ILS Million in June of 2001 and a record low of 2 ILS Million in June of 1972. In Israel, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel External Debt.

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Israel Export Prices

Export Prices in Israel increased to 140.50 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 138.10 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Export Prices in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Israel Export Prices averaged 102.38 Index Points reaching an all time high of 140.50 Index Points in November of 2012 and a record low of 82.47 Index Points in May of 2002. In Israel, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Export Prices.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Israel increased to 3416.80 Thousand Persons in the first quarter of 2013 from 3382.69 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012. Employed Persons in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Israel Employed Persons averaged 2353.46 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 3416.80 Thousand Persons in February of 2013 and a record low of 1537 Thousand Persons in February of 1991. In Israel, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Employed Persons.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Israel increased to 114009.40 ILS Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 112468.90 ILS Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel Consumer Spending averaged 83712.76 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 114009.40 ILS Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 56673.40 ILS Million in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Consumer Spending.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Israel increased to 100.90 Index Points in April of 2013 from 100.50 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1951 until 2013, Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 30.85 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.20 Index Points in September of 2012 and a record low of 0 Index Points in September 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Israel increased to -373.90 ILS Million in the first quarter of 2013 from -3803 ILS Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel Changes in Inventories averaged 566.81 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 7999.10 ILS Million in August of 2004 and a record low of -8007.90 ILS Million in November of 2009. In Israel, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Changes in Inventories.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Israel increased to 228674.90 ILS Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 225576.10 ILS Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel Gross National Product averaged 144932.74 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 233799.10 ILS Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 66796.50 ILS Million in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Gross National Product.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Government Spending

Government Spending in Israel decreased to 46486.50 ILS Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 47373.90 ILS Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel Government Spending averaged 39279.30 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 47488.80 ILS Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 31369.80 ILS Million in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Government Spending.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Israel increased to 121212 ILS Million in 2001 from 111644 ILS Million in 2000. Historically, from 1972 until 2001, Israel Government External Debt averaged 41051.74 ILS Million reaching an all time high of 121212 ILS Million in June of 2001 and a record low of 2 ILS Million in June of 1972. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Government External Debt.

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Israel GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Israel increased to 116.97 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 116.27 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel GDP Deflator averaged 97.43 Index Points reaching an all time high of 117.43 Index Points in August of 2012 and a record low of 66.74 Index Points in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel GDP Deflator.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel Bank Prime Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Israel remained unchanged at 4.90 percent in February of 2013 from 4.90 percent in January of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Israel is reported by the Central Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Israel Bank Prime Rate averaged 75.46 Percent reaching an all time high of 1486 Percent in October of 1984 and a record low of 3.90 Percent in April of 2009. 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Prime Lending Rate.

source: Central Bank of Israel

Israel Capital Flows

Capital Flows in Israel increased to 3627.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1706 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Capital Flows in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Israel Capital Flows averaged 450.82 USD Million reaching an all time high of 6235.90 USD Million in May of 2010 and a record low of -3565.90 USD Million in February of 1999. In Israel, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Capital Flows.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Israel GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Israel expanded 3.42 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Israel GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.84 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.19 Percent in September of 2000 and a record low of -3.95 Percent in December of 2001. Israel is the most technologically advanced and developed market economy in the Middle East. The biggest sector of the economy is services, accounting for nearly 80 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are finance and business (28 percent of GDP); government (17 percent of GDP); housing (12 percent of GDP); trade, accommodation and restaurants (10 percent of GDP); and transport, storage and communications (8 percent of GDP). Manufacturing sector has been losing importance in recent years and now accounts for 14 percent of GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Israel expanded 0.68 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Israel GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.03 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.40 Percent in December of 1982 and a record low of -3.40 Percent in December of 1985. Israel is one of the most developed market economies with substantial, though diminishing government participation. The main driver of the economy is science and technology sector. As such, its manufacturing and agriculture, despite limited natural resources, is highly developed and sophisticated. After years of annual growth rates above 5 percent, the economic expansion has been slowing down. In order to keep current pace of growth, Israel needs to address: rising government spending and budget deficits, increasing cost of leaving, concentration of “too big to fail” banks, corporations and insurance companies in the economy, rising income inequality and geopolitical risks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel GDP Growth Rate.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Israel was recorded at 0.80 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1952 until 2013, Israel Inflation Rate averaged 31.75 Percent 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Inflation Rate.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Israel was last recorded at 1.50 percent. Interest Rate in Israel is reported by the Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Israel Interest Rate averaged 6.74 Percent reaching an all time high of 17 Percent in July of 1996 and a record low of 0.50 Percent in March of 2009. In Israel, the interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Israel. The official interest rate is the "headline" rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Interest Rate.

source: Bank of Israel

Israel Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Israel increased to 77146 USD Million in April of 2013 from 76967 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Israel is reported by the Central Bank of Israel. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Israel Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 33681.59 USD Million reaching an all time high of 78417 USD Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 7655.80 USD Million in January of 1995. In Israel, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Israel

Israel Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Israel increased to -22 in April of 2013 from -24.23 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 2011 until 2013, Israel Consumer Confidence averaged -22.26 reaching an all time high of -12.65 in June of 2011 and a record low of -38.47 in September of 2012. In Israel, the Consumer Confidence indicator measures the expectations that consumers have about changes in their household financial situation; the country´s general economic situation; unemployment levels and their household saving plans over the next 12 months. The indicator is an arithmetic mean, with equal weights, calculated from the combination of responses to 4 questions based on a sample of around 759 people, aged 21 and over. Consumer confidence is measured on a scale of -100 to 100, where -100 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Consumer Confidence.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Israel increased to 6.40 in April of 2013 from 3.40 in March of 2013. Business Confidence in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, Israel Business Confidence averaged 6.83 reaching an all time high of 44.60 in September of 1991 and a record low of -39.48 in March 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Business Confidence.

source: Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Israel decreased to 6.50 percent in March of 2013 from 6.60 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Israel Unemployment Rate averaged 8.20 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.40 Percent in March of 1992 and a record low of 5.40 Percent in December of 2011. In Israel, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Unemployment Rate.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Government Debt To GDP

Israel recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 79.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Israel is reported by the International Monetary Fund. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Israel Government Debt To GDP averaged 85.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 99.3 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 74.3 Percent in December of 2011. 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Government Debt To GDP.

source: Israel Ministry of Finance

Israel Government Budget

Israel recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Israel is reported by the Israel Ministry of Finance. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Israel Government Budget averaged -4.83 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 3.90 Percent of GDP in December of 1986 and a record low of -19 Percent of GDP in December of 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 includes a chart with historical data for Israel Government Budget.

source: Israel Ministry of Finance

Israel Current Account

Israel recorded a Current Account surplus of 71 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Israel Current Account averaged -33.3 USD Million reaching an all time high of 3496.8 USD Million in December of 2009 and a record low of -1800.9 USD Million in September of 1996. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Current Account.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel Housing Index

Housing Index in Israel increased to 1977 SQ. METRE THO in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1563 SQ. METRE THO in the third quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Israel is reported by the Central Bureau Of Statistics, Israel. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Israel Housing Index averaged 1664.67 SQ. METRE THO reaching an all time high of 3066 SQ. METRE THO in March of 1995 and a record low of 1135 SQ. METRE THO in March of 1993. In Israel, Housing Index is measured by the total area of residential buildings started. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Housing Index.

source: Central Bureau Of Statistics, Israel

Israel Current Account to GDP

Israel recorded a Current Account surplus of 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Israel is reported by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Israel Current Account to GDP averaged -1.07 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.10 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -8.70 Percent in December of 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Current Account to GDP.

source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Israel | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Israel stands at A+. Moody's rating for Israel sovereign debt is A1. Fitch's credit rating for Israel is A. 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.

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Israel Population

The total population in Israel was last recorded at 7.8 million people in 2011 from 2.1 million in 1960, changing 268 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Israel is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Israel Population averaged 4.6 Million reaching an all time high of 7.8 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of Israel represents 0.11 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 899 people on the planet is a resident of Israel. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Population.

source: World Bank

Israel GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Israel was worth 242.93 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Israel represents 0.39 percent of the world economy. GDP in Israel is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Israel GDP averaged 61.6 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 242.9 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.6 USD Billion in December of 1962. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Israel GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Israel was last recorded at 22859.68 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Israel is equivalent to 185 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Israel is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Israel GDP per capita averaged 14315.6 USD reaching an all time high of 22859.7 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 5823.5 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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