economy Israel
Israel’s economic performance ahead of the Knesset election
2.9%
Israel’s GDP grew by 2.9 percent in 2025.
Israel’s economy has rebounded despite years of war, with strong growth, investment and financial-market performance. Voters remain concerned about food prices, living costs, public debt and military spending ahead of the October 27 election.
1 sourceAl JazeeraUpdated
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- 2.9%
Israel’s GDP grew by 2.9 percent in 2025.
“Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.9 percent in 2025”
- 3.2%
Israel’s GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the first half of 2026.
“and 3.2 percent in the first half of this year”
- 4%
The Bank of Israel forecast 4 percent economic growth for 2026.
“The Bank of Israel has forecast 4 percent growth for the whole of 2026”