Households

According to the Bank of Israel's annual report, the average cost of managing a current account and credit card in 2025 was 379 shekels. With an average of 2.6 accounts per household, the annual cost for a family reaches approximately 1,000 shekels.

A CBS survey indicates a sharp decline in the share of households planning to purchase an apartment – from 8% to 3.6%. According to the director of the housing indices department at the bureau, the data reflects a slowdown in the market.

After ranking first in the world for financial assets and 18th in average wealth, a UBS report reveals another parameter where Israel stands out. What is this interesting index, and why is a high number here not necessarily good news?