Slight Increases in March Price Input Indexes
Israel's March 2026 input price indexes reveal a 0.2% rise in residential construction costs and a 0.8% increase for bus services.
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics
Slight Drop in Rate of Labor Force Working in January
Israel's labor force participation rate dipped slightly to 62.5% in February 2026, while the unemployment rate also saw a small decline.
Fewer Job Vacancies in February
Israel saw a decrease in job vacancies in February 2026 to 148,219, down from January's 150,838, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Producer Price Indexes Up in February 2026
Israel's Producer Price Index for industrial output rose 0.3% in February 2026, while mining and quarrying prices increased 0.5% in the same month.
Apartment Prices Decrease Slightly
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports a 0.1% dip in apartment prices between November 2025 and January 2026.
Consumer Confidence Index Down in February 2026
Israel's consumer confidence index fell to -17% in February 2026, down from -16% in January, as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Export of Services Up 0.5%
Israel's services exports climbed 0.5% in December 2025, with high-tech services seeing a 2.2% boost, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
CPI Down 0.3% in January
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.3% in January 2026, with clothing and transportation prices falling sharply. Annual inflation reached 1.8%.
On Jewish New Year for Trees, Data Shows Decrease in Fruit Harvests
Israeli fruit harvests see significant decline ahead of Tu B'Shevat due to labor shortages & Shmita year impacts, with grape & avocado plantings down.
Ahead of Jewish New Year for Trees Next Weeks, Stats Released on Yields of Israel’s Orchards
Israel's orchard yields show a 3.4% decrease in 2025, with citrus at 31.7% of output. Almond plantings surged 44% ahead of Tu B'Shevat.