Israel is a full member of the OECD, with a dynamic and growing economy, highly developed and transparent financial system, active and sophisticated capital markets and a reliable legal system. Israeli has a stable business environment and open economic system with the Israeli economy showing impressive resilience during the last world economic crisis.

Economic Data 2018

• GDP (current prices, B$): 370
• GDP Real Growth Rate: 3.2%
• GDP/Capita (thousands of $, based on PPP): 40,200
• Exports as Percentage of GDP: 29.4%
• Unemployment Rate: 3.99%

The Israeli Infrastructure Market
Israel with its high growth rate and advanced economy presents abundant opportunities for potential investors. The Israeli Infrastructure sector in particular has been undergoing major changes in recent years with various infrastructure projects currently underway or in the planning stages. The discovery of vast reserves of natural gas in the Mediterranean, including the Leviathan gas field, the largest deep-water gas reservoir found anywhere in the world over the past decade, has revolutionized the geopolitical situation in the region. Furthermore the government has committed large sums to developing the transportation sector, while simultaneously encouraging the privatization of many major utilities to enhance competitiveness. There are numerous tenders for construction of roads, railways, pipelines and various other major projects planned for the coming years.

Current and Planned Infrastructure Investment