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1 in 5 young Israelis neither working nor studying, OECD report finds

Share of Israelis aged 25–34 without a high school education rises to 11%, government spending per university student is less than half the OECD average, public primary classes are the bloc’s most crowded and the teacher pay gap doubled to 27%

Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 09.30.26

Israel records one of OECD’s steepest declines in reading, math and science scores

Israeli 15-year-olds lost 38 points in reading, 25 in math and 23 in science since 2022, leaving the country below the OECD average in every field; nearly 3 in 10 now lack basic proficiency across all three

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 09.08.26

היערכות משטרת ישראל בתל אביב לערב ראש השנה

OECD: Israel deficit to hit 5.3% in 2026, growth to surge to 5.6% next year

Israel’s economy is set to slow sharply this year as war costs widen the deficit, but the OECD expects a powerful 2027 rebound driven by construction, consumption and lower inflation, while warning that renewed fighting remains the key risk

Gad Lior | 06.03.26

OECD forecasts strong postwar rebound for Israel’s economy, but warns of fiscal, policy risks

The OECD projects Israel will return to 3.3% growth this year and accelerate to nearly 5% in 2026, driven by defense and cyber exports, a stronger shekel and easing inflation; but the organization warns that inconsistent tax policy, the 2026 budget and renewed conflict could derail the recovery

Adrian Filut | 12.02.25

תלמידים סטודנטים אוניברסיטה כיתה אילוסטרציה

High teacher fatigue and crowded classrooms in Israel, OECD report finds

Report says Israel spends among the highest shares of GDP on education, with over 50% of adults holding tertiary degrees, yet students face crowded classrooms, long school hours and teachers experience high early-career fatigue

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 09.09.25

Israel’s high birth rate masks deep socioeconomic challenges, experts warn

Rapid population growth in ultra-Orthodox and Arab communities coincides with low education levels and male employment rates; experts warn this combination could cost economy billions and undermine long-term security and social stability

Shahar Ilan | 08.10.25

Israel ranks at bottom in reading and math for OECD countries

In literacy for adults ages 16 to 65, Israel ranks 27th out of 31 OECD countries, and in math at 26th; Data shows disparity between Jews and Arabs, with the gap in favor of Jews widening considerably

Yaron Drukman | 12.10.24

OECD slashes Israel growth forecasts, might force interest rate hike

The OECD cuts Israel’s 2024 growth projection to 0.6%, signaling negative per capita growth, with only 2.4% expected in 2025; Inflation is forecast to exceed government targets, reaching 3.6%, while fiscal and geopolitical pressures further exacerbate economic risks

Adrian Filut, Calcalist | 12.04.24

As war in Lebanon drags on, economic growth projections turn sour

Facing economic turbulence, Israel's 2024 growth forecast slashed to 0.4% amid ongoing conflict, marking a significant downgrade; Government urged to revise the budget to support growth, focusing on rebuilding northern and southern regions

Gad Lior | 10.29.24

משיכת מזומנים מכספומט. אני מעדיף אל צ'יינג'

Millions of Israelis drowning in overdraft as interest rates hold high

Around 2.5 million Israelis are overdrawing their checking accounts, as banks extend credit lines at interest rates double those of standard loans

Shaked Green, Calcalist | 08.28.24

Indonesia to normalize ties with Israel as part of bid to join OECD

World's largest Muslim country agrees to start process of establishing diplomatic ties with Israel in return for Jerusalem's approval of its request to join the OECD

Itamar Eichner | 04.11.24

בנימין נתניהו ובצלאל סמוטריץ' במסיבת עיתונאים

Even OECD warns: Israelis will pay the price for government's poor budget priorities

Senior government officials assert the economy is excellent, however, forecasts indicating a doubling of the deficit this year, coupled with OECD warnings about money flowing to entities that do not promote growth

Gad Lior | 10.04.23

OECD education report shows Israel's investment in public education lower than average

Report notes private education in Israel, run mainly by ultra-Orthodox institutions, receives 11% more funding than the OECD average

Tamar Trabelsi Hadad | 09.12.23

Is Israel really the most expensive country?

The OECD said Israel is the most expensive place to live, but it might not be possible to accurately compare different countries when it comes to cost if living, expert tells Ynet

Tzachi Sade | 08.29.23

Israel tops OECD's most expensive countries to live in

Hebrew University expert says currency value trends explain short-term hikes but long-term trajectory must be attributed to the balance of payments and the influx of foreign currency in the high-tech sector but not in others

Adiel Eithan Mustaki | 08.27.23

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