Inflation in Israel
Consumer price inflation in Israel averaged 0.8% in the ten years to 2022, below the regional average of 5.4% in the Middle East & North Africa. The 2022 average figure was 4.4%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Israel Inflation Chart
Israel Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.8 | 0.8 | -0.6 | 1.5 | 4.4 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.8 | 0.6 | -0.7 | 2.8 | 5.3 |
Inflation (WPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.4 | -1.2 | -4.3 | 11.0 | 9.0 |
Inflation declines to lowest level since November 2021 in January
Inflation came in at 2.6% in January, which was down from December’s 3.0%. January's figure marked the lowest inflation rate since November 2021 and the second consecutive month of inflation within the Bank of Israel’s 1.0–3.0% target range. Looking at the details of the release, education, culture and entertainment prices rose at a quicker pace in January compared to the previous month, while price pressures for food and transportation and communication eased. Annual average inflation ticked down to 4.0% in January (December: 4.2%). Meanwhile, core inflation edged down to 2.7% in January, from the previous month's 2.9%. Finally, consumer prices were unchanged in January over the previous month, following December's 0.10% fall. January's uptick was the highest reading since October 2023.
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