Hotel Stays Down 7% in First Seven Months of 2026
Israel's tourist hotel stays decreased by 7% to 10.6 million from January to July 2026, impacted by the war with Iran.
Central Bureau of Statistics
Slight Rise in Total Percentage of Israelis in the Workforce in July
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a small rise in the July 2026 labor force participation rate and employment, with a slight increase in.
Israel Road Accidents Fall Sharply in July, but Fatalities Remain Elevated
In July 2026, Israel saw a sharp decline in road accidents and casualties, though fatalities were still above the 2022-2024 average.
Nonprofits Accounted for 5% of Israels GDP in 2025, New Data Shows
New data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows nonprofits accounted for 5% of the nation's GDP in 2025, with significant income from government.
Exports of Services Down 1.2%
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that total services exports (excluding start-ups) decreased by 1.2% in April 2026 after an ...
Israel Sees $3.7 Billion Trade Deficit in May
Israel recorded a $3.7 billion trade deficit in goods for May 2026, as exports totaled $6 billion and imports reached $9.75 billion.
Israel Sees 0.5% Improvement in Terms of the Trade Index
Israel's terms of trade index saw a 0.5% improvement in Q1 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel Hits 20 Year High in Traffic Fatalities in 2025
Israel's road fatalities hit a 20-year high in 2025 with 459 deaths, as the fatality rate per 100,000 residents climbed to 4.5.
Consumer Confidence Index Up Slightly in May
Israel's consumer confidence index improved to -16% in May 2026, up from April's -20%, driven by increased optimism about future household economic situations.
Ahead of World Environment Day Israel Declares Large Decreases in Air Pollutants
Ahead of World Environment Day, Israel announced major decreases in air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide and lead, from 2000-2024.