A new Labor Ministry report reveals a 10% increase in vacant positions across the Israeli economy, reaching 152,000 by the end of 2025, while real wages remain stagnant with average wage growth of just 0.3% for the year, according to N12 correspondent Lior Bakalo.
The new Labor Ministry report, cited by N12's Lior Bakalo, shows a 10% rise in unfilled job vacancies over six months, reaching 152,000 by end-2025. Real wages, adjusted for inflation, have not increased, and the average nominal wage grew only 0.3% for the entire year.
The report adds to a mixed economic picture. As The Zioneer has reported, Israel's 2025 budget deficit stood at 4.7% — below the 4.9% target — but structural workforce challenges persist, including low participation rates among certain groups. Meanwhile, the hi-tech sector lost 15,000 salaried workers in May, according to Central Bureau of Statistics data.
The current data underscores the gap between nominal wage increases and real purchasing power, as employers struggle to fill roles across the economy.
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