Employment Rate Stable in April
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports a stable 60.2% employment rate in April 2026, with a slight rise in labor force participation.
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36% of Israelis Have Low Reading Proficiency
A recent skills survey reveals 36% of Israelis have low reading proficiency, with significant disparities seen across gender, age, and ethnic groups.
Slight Increases in March Producer Price Indexes
Israel's industrial output prices rose 0.8% in March 2026, driven by a 3.6% increase in fuel prices, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Slight Decrease in Apartment Prices in March
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.1% decrease in apartment prices for March 2026, based on recent transaction data.
Global Jewish Population Still Below Pre-Holocaust Levels, New Data Shows
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports the global Jewish population is 15.8 million, still below 1939 levels, with 7.2 million Jews in Israel.
Israel Sees 9.4% Increase in Industrial Production
Israel's industrial production surged 9.4% in December 2025, with high-tech industries experiencing an 11.4% increase.
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