The number of unemployed persons in Israel increased to 143.80 Thousand in September of 2026 from 131 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Israel averaged 188.53 Thousand from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 305.40 Thousand in September of 2003 and a record low of 113.90 Thousand in March of 2026. source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 4422.00 4397.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Employment Rate 60.30 60.00 percent Sep 2026
Job Vacancies 147946.00 145984.00 Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.20 61.80 percent Sep 2026
Population 10.12 10.00 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 143.80 131.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.00 2.80 percent Sep 2026
Wages 14534.00 15047.00 ILS/Month Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 21289.00 21444.00 ILS/Month Jul 2026


Israel Unemployed Persons
In Israel, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
143.80 131.00 305.40 113.90 1991 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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