A new report from the Ministry of Labor reveals a 10% increase in vacant positions across the Israeli economy, reaching 152,000 by the end of 2025, with real wages stagnant and the average wage rising only 0.3% for the year, according to N12 correspondent Lior Bakalo.
The Ministry of Labor's report, published Thursday and reported by Lior Bakalo of N12, shows a 10% jump in unfilled job vacancies over six months, reaching 152,000 by the end of 2025. Real wages — adjusted for inflation — remained flat, while the average nominal wage increase of 0.3% fell well short of the pace of rising living costs. The data reflects a tightening labor market even as the broader economy shows mixed signals. Earlier this summer, the State Comptroller revealed nearly 1,470 unfilled police posts nationwide, and the Central Bureau of Statistics reported a sharp decline in hi-tech salaried workers in May, pointing to sectoral imbalances. The report does not include sectoral breakdowns; further details are expected in subsequent releases. The Zioneer has not independently verified the figures.
2 developments
- StrongState Comptroller reveals nearly 1,470 unfilled police posts nationwide
- DevelopingIMF annual report warns of prolonged high defense spending, labor constraints in Israel
- DevelopingIsraeli average salary reaches NIS 14,277 in May — up 6.7% year-over-year
- DevelopingFinance Ministry report warns of long-term structural economic risks from persistent low workforce participation
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