Central Bureau Of Statistics

Israel's CBS revised Q2 2026 GDP growth up to 15.4% annualized, while Q1 contraction was milder at 1.5%. Growth is increasingly driven by government defense spending.

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that job vacancies rose 2.7% to 148,000 in September. The surge reflects severe labor shortages driven by reserve duty and restricted entry for Palestinian workers.

Data for 2025 shows total vehicle mileage in Israel reached 69.3 billion kilometers, a 2.6% increase from 2024. Over twenty years, mileage surged 66% while road infrastructure lagged behind.

Former Deputy Chief Economist Galit Ben Naim reveals that southern Israel's unsold housing inventory is 6% higher than official data due to unrecorded cancellations amid rising housing starts.

A new Central Bureau of Statistics survey reveals that 66% of Israelis are satisfied with municipal services, though deep gaps persist between major cities and between Jewish and Arab residents.

Employment in foreign-controlled companies in Israel has dropped below 290,000, marking a cumulative loss of about 15,000 jobs since 2023, according to CBS data.

Israel's second-quarter GDP growth for 2026 was revised down to 14.9% annualized, driven by sharp drops in exports and equipment investments.

The Consumer Price Index for August 2026 rose by 0.7%, bringing annual inflation to 1.5%. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.2% monthly increase in overall apartment prices for July 2026.

Israel's population has reached 10.3 million, driven by natural growth despite negative net migration. Over 90% report overall life satisfaction, alongside high life expectancy.