Israel recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 69 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Israel Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Israel stood at about 67.88 percent. Between 2000 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 9.27 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the ratio will steadily grow by around 2.29 percentage points from 2024 to 2030.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

External Debt in Israel increased to 149817.10 USD Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 147386.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Israel External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Israel's approved defense budget for 2025 has increased remarkably to almost *** billion Israeli shekels (approximately **** billion U.S. dollars), an ** percent increase relative to 2022. This substantial elevation in military expenditure mirrors Israel's sharpened focus on military readiness, a shift in national priorities prompted by the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October 2023. However, there is a slight pullback in the defense allocation compared to the country's actual expenditure in 2024, which amounted to *** billion Israeli shekels (about **** billion U.S. dollars). This suggests that Israel's budget planners are anticipating less armed conflict in 2025. Conflict driving a surge in government spending The increase in military spending is part of a broader trend of elevated state expenditure due to the war in the Middle East. During the first quarter of 2024, government consumption in Israel reached over *** billion shekels (about ** billion U.S. dollars), marking a ** percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This bump in public spending has been largely driven by defense, but also welfare and compensation payouts to those impacted by hostilities. Growing national debt The ramifications of increased military spending are evident in Israel's national debt figures. By the third quarter of 2024, general government debt had swelled to over *** trillion Israeli shekels (around *** billion U.S. dollars). This represented a 20 percent increase in just 12 months. The escalation in debt levels underscores the financial strain of sustaining heightened military expenditure, which reached *** percent of the country's gross domestic product in 2024.

Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, Debt securities, USD in Israel was reported at 59948000000 USD in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, Debt securities, USD - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, Loans, USD in Israel was reported at 7941000000 USD in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, Loans, USD - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Amount Outstanding of International Debt Securities for Issuers in General Government Sector, All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in Israel (IDSGAMRIAOIL) from Q1 1972 to Q1 2025 about Israel, sector, maturity, debt, residents, securities, and government.

Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, All instruments, USD in Israel was reported at 67889000000 USD in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, Long-term, All instruments, USD - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Net Issues of International Debt Securities for Issuers in General Government Sector, All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in Israel (IDSGAMRINIIL) from Q1 1972 to Q1 2025 about Israel, issues, sector, maturity, debt, residents, securities, Net, and government.

Israel's military expenditure as a share of GDP reached 8.8 percent in 2024, marking a significant increase from previous years. The surge in defense spending reflects the country's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began in Gaza in October 2023, and expanded to hostilities in Lebanon, Yemen and Iran by 2025. The financial impact of the war was also apparent in the county's national debt figures, which rapidly increased by 20 percent between the third quarter of 2023 and the third quarter of 2024. Escalating defense budget amid conflict Israel's military allocation for 2025 has seen a significant increase, nearly doubling compared to 2022. Still, actual defense spending during the year is expected to exceed the approved 109.8 billion Israeli shekels, approximately 31.6 billion U.S. dollars, reflecting the nation's intensified emphasis on military preparedness amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. The bulk of this budget is earmarked for procurement and purchases, totaling around 55 billion Israeli shekels, equivalent to 15.7 billion U.S. dollars. Record-breaking arms exports As Israel ramped up its military spending, the country's defense industries have also reached new heights. In 2024, the value of arms exported from Israel reach 14.8 billion U.S. dollars, marking the third consecutive annual record. Air defense systems were the most popular product category that year, accounting for nearly half of all defense exports. The industry’s robust performance highlights the growing global demand for arms, and Israeli military hardware in particular.

Graph and download economic data for Amount Outstanding Due within One Year of International Debt Securities for General Government Sector, Residence of Issuer in Israel (IDS1YMAORIGGIL) from Q1 1972 to Q1 2025 about Israel, 1-year, sector, debt, residents, securities, and government.

Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, All maturities, All instruments, USD in Israel was reported at 67889000000 USD in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Gross Ext. Debt Pos., General Government, All maturities, All instruments, USD - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The yield on Israel 10Y Bond Yield rose to 4.31% on July 29, 2025, marking a 0.04 percentage point increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.21 points, though it remains 0.63 points lower than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Israel 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.