The annual inflation rate in Israel picked up to a four-month high of 2.6% in December 2025 from 2.4% in the prior month. Still, inflation stayed within the government’s annual target range of 1% to 3% for the fifth month running. Main upward pressure came from prices of vegetables & fruit (2% vs -2.7% in November); housing (3.7% vs 3.3%); transport & communication (2.7% vs 1.3%) and miscellaneous (4.7% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in December, after a 0.5% decrease in the previous month. Inflation rate averaged 2.6% in 2025, down from 3.2% in 2024. source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel

Inflation Rate in Israel increased to 2.60 percent in December from 2.40 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Israel averaged 26.51 percent from 1952 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 486.20 percent in November of 1984 and a record low of -2.70 percent in March of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Israel Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Israel increased to 2.60 percent in December from 2.40 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Israel is expected to be 2.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Israel Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.30 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-15 04:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Nov 2.4% 2.5% 2.4% 2.6%
2026-01-15 04:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 2.6% 2.4% 2.7%
2026-02-15 12:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.6% 2.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 103.60 103.60 points Dec 2025
Core Consumer Prices 103.80 103.80 points Dec 2025
Core Inflation Rate 2.65 2.46 percent Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 105.70 105.00 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 102.30 101.70 points Dec 2025
Export Prices 109.00 107.40 points Sep 2025
Food Inflation 3.20 2.90 percent Dec 2025
Import Prices 119.60 117.80 points Sep 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.40 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate MoM 0.00 -0.50 percent Dec 2025
Producer Prices 118.70 119.20 points Dec 2025


Israel Inflation Rate
In Israel, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Housing (25 percent of the total weight); Transport and Communication (18 percent); and Food (18 percent). The index also includes: Education, Culture and Entertainment for 11 percent and Dwelling Maintenance for 9 percent. Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6 percent; Health for 6 percent; Furniture and Household Equipment 4 percent; and Clothing and Footwear for 3 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.60 2.40 486.20 -2.70 1952 - 2025 percent Monthly
2022=100

News Stream
Israel Inflation Rate Quickens to 4-Month High of 2.6%
The annual inflation rate in Israel picked up to a four-month high of 2.6% in December 2025 from 2.4% in the prior month. Still, inflation stayed within the government’s annual target range of 1% to 3% for the fifth month running. Main upward pressure came from prices of vegetables & fruit (2% vs -2.7% in November); housing (3.7% vs 3.3%); transport & communication (2.7% vs 1.3%) and miscellaneous (4.7% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in December, after a 0.5% decrease in the previous month. Inflation rate averaged 2.6% in 2025, down from 3.2% in 2024.
2026-01-15
Israel Inflation Rate Hits 4-Year Low of 2.4% as Anticipated
The annual inflation rate in Israel ticked down to a four-year low of 2.4% in November 2025 from 2.5% previously, matching market forecasts. The reading stayed within the government’s annual target range of 1% to 3%. Prices slowed further for housing (3.3% vs 3.6% in October); miscellaneous goods & services (5.1% vs 5.2%) and transport and communication (1.3% vs 1.5%). Moreover, decreases were seen for clothing and footwear (-7.3% vs -6.4%); vegetables and fruit (-2.7% vs -5.1%) and furniture and household (-2.8% vs -1.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI decreased by 0.5% in November, after a similar increase in October, in line with market estimates.
2025-12-15
Israel Inflation Rate Steady at Over 1-1/2-Year Low of 2.5%
Israel’s annual inflation stood at 2.5% in October 2025, the lowest since February 2024, unchanged from September, matching market expectations. The figure remained within the government’s annual target range of 1% to 3%. Prices continued to slow for housing (3.6% vs 4.2% in September); education, culture and entertainment (2% vs 2.8%) and transport and communication (1.5% vs 2.5%). Additionally, declines were seen for clothing and footwear (-6.4% vs -5.9%); vegetables and fruit (-5.1% vs -8.4%) and furniture and household (-1.8% vs -2.1%). Meanwhile, prices accelerated for food (2.4% vs 0.9%) and miscellaneous goods & services (5.2% vs 4.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.5% in October, after a 0.6% decrease in September and compared with analysts' estimates of a 0.4% rise.
2025-11-14