The Israeli Economy International Perspective January 2013 Ministry of Finance A comparison of recent economic developments in Israel and the developed world, * Based on the available data. In the absence of data for the Euro Area, OECD data are presented.
2 GDP Growth Rate The cumulative GDP growth rate, in real terms. Source: OECD.
3 GDP Per Capita Growth Rate The cumulative GDP per capita growth rate, in real terms. Source: IMF, calculated by the MoF Economics and Research Department.
Investments’ Growth Rate The cumulative fixed capital formation growth rate, in real terms. Source: OECD. 4
5 Changes in the Debt to GDP Ratio Percentage points change in the debt to GDP ratio. Source: OECD.
CountryCurrent RatingRating Change Austria 1AA+ Belgium 1AA France 1AA+ Germany 0AAA= Greece 12CC Ireland 4BBB+ Israel +A+A+ Italy 3BBB+ Japan 1A The Netherlands -1AAA Portugal 5BB Spain 5BBB+ Sweden 0AAA= United Kingdom -1AAA United States 1AA+ S&P Credit Rating Israel and select OECD countries 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.
8 Change in the number of employees The rate of change in the number of employees, ages 15+ Source: OECD
9 The Unemployment Rate *Last available data for Source: Eurostat, OECD, CBS Euro AreaIsrael
10 Changes in The Unemployment Rate Percentage points changes in the unemployment rate, ages 15+ Source: OECD
11 Inequality in Israel Gini index for income inequality. Source: The Israeli National Insurance Institute.
12 Youth Unemployment 2012 Ages Source: OECD.
13 Changes in Youth Unemployment Percentage points Changes, ages Source: OECD.
14 Changes in The Participation Rate Percentage points changes in participation rate, ages Source: OECD.
15 Participation Rate Participation rate, ages Source: OECD.