Performance of the Israeli Economy and Bank of Israel Policy Challenges
The Israeli Economy International Perspective
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The Israeli Economy
International Perspective
January 2013
Ministry of Finance
A comparison of recent economic developments in
Israel and the developed world,
2009-2012.
* Based on the available data. In the absence of data for the Euro Area, OECD data are presented.
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GDP Growth Rate2009-2012
The cumulative GDP growth rate, in real terms.Source: OECD.
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GDP Per Capita Growth Rate2009-2012
The cumulative GDP per capita growth rate, in real terms.Source: IMF, calculated by the MoF Economics and Research Department.
Investments’ Growth Rate2009-2012
The cumulative fixed capital formation growth rate, in real terms. Source: OECD.
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Changes in the Debt to GDP Ratio 2009-2012
Percentage points change in the debt to GDP ratio.Source: OECD.
CountryCurrent Rating
Rating Change
Austria 1AA+
Belgium 1AA
France 1AA+
Germany 0AAA=
Greece 12CC
Ireland 4BBB+
Israel +A+
Italy 3BBB+
Japan 1A
The Netherlands -1
AAA
Portugal 5BB
Spain 5BBB+
Sweden 0AAA=
United Kingdom -1AAA
United States 1AA+
S&P Credit RatingIsrael and select OECD countries 2010-2012
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An arrow represents upgrading (green) or downgrading (red) by one notch.
The numbers listed next to the country names represent the difference in notches
An orange arrow represents a negative outlook.
Source: S&P
The Israeli Labor Force International
Comparison
* Based on the available data. In the absence of data for the Euro Area, data are presented the OECD.
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Change in the number of employees2009-2012
The rate of change in the number of employees, ages 15+Source: OECD
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The Unemployment Rate2008-2012
*Last available data for 2012.Source: Eurostat, OECD, CBS
Euro AreaIsrael
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Inequality in Israel2007-2011
Gini index for income inequality.Source: The Israeli National Insurance Institute.
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Youth Unemployment2012
Ages 15-24.Source: OECD.
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Changes in Youth Unemployment2009-2012
Percentage points Changes, ages 15-24.Source: OECD.
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Changes in The Participation Rate2008-2012
Percentage points changes in participation rate, ages 25-64. Source: OECD.
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Participation Rate2008-2012
Participation rate, ages 25-64. Source: OECD.