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Index / Economy /
   Israel / Economy /
Figures
Figures here show 2008 estimates, unless otherwise noted. Economic factors can never be given with accuracy. Not because research is inadequate, but because reporting systems vary between companies and sectors, and with this variation follows statistical insecurity.
| GDP |
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Per capita
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$28,600 |
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Net
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$203 billion |
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Annual growth |
4.2%
Slightly lower than previous years. |
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By sector |
Agriculture 3%
Industry 32%
Services 65% |
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Annual inflation rate |
4.6% |
| Foreign debts |
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Compared to GDP |
42%
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Net |
US$86 billion |
| Trade |
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Balance |
-11% |
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Exports |
US$57 billion |
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Main products |
Machinery and equipment, software, cut diamonds, agricultural products, chemicals, textiles and apparel |
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Main partners |
USA 32%; Belgium 8%; Hong Kong 7% |
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Imports |
US$64 billion |
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Main products |
Raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, grain, consumer goods |
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Main partners |
USA 12%; Belgium 7%; China 7%; Switzerland 6%; Germany 6% |
| Work life |
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Official unemployment |
6% |
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Work force |
Agriculture 2%
Industry 16%
Services 82% |
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Population below poverty line |
22% |
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