Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Israel

Israel: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 62.39 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
62.39
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
20th
of 78 countries
All-time high
62.87
in 2018
All-time low
60.27
in 2021
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Israel, 2012–2024

02040602012201820242012: 60.82013: 61.12014: 61.82015: 62.22016: 62.52017: 62.82018: 62.92019: 62.62020: 60.82021: 60.32022: 62.32023: 62.92024: 62.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2024, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Israel stood at 62.39.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Israel peaked at 62.87 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 60.27, in 2021.

That places Israel 20th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Israel, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Israel, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 60.85
2013 61.12 +0.4%
2014 61.82 +1.2%
2015 62.16 +0.5%
2016 62.53 +0.6%
2017 62.78 +0.4%
2018 62.87 +0.1%
2019 62.57 -0.5%
2020 60.76 -2.9%
2021 60.27 -0.8%
2022 62.35 +3.4%
2023 62.86 +0.8%
2024 62.39 -0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 62.09 60.85 62.87 8
2020s 61.73 60.27 62.86 5

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 17 Ireland 63.07 compare
  2. 18 Dominican Republic 62.88 compare
  3. 19 Norway 62.59 compare
  4. 21 Ghana 62.34 compare
  5. 22 Cyprus 62.32 compare
  6. 23 Ecuador 62.22 compare

See the full ranking of 78 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Israel?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Israel was 62.39 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 62.87 in 2018.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 60.27 in 2021.
How does Israel rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Israel ranks 20th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Israel data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,396 data points, 1987–2026
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The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.