Israel Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Israel's gross savings was 28.23% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Israel's gross savings stood at 28.23% in 2025, a rise of +2.10% from 2024. The IMF projects 28.23% by 2025. Israel ranked 39th globally.
Israel’s gross savings rate has risen steadily since the earliest record in 1970, when it stood at 19.78 % of GDP, to a World Bank‑reported 28.23 % in 2025, placing the country 39th globally. The upward trajectory peaked early, reaching an all‑time high of 31.83 % in 1972 before falling back to the 1970 trough, and then resumed a long‑term climb over the subsequent five decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Israel’s 2025 figure is marginally below the Russian Federation’s 28.47 % and Benin’s 28.29 % but slightly above Hong Kong SAR, China’s 28.02 %. The persistence of a high savings share reflects sustained household and corporate capacity to retain earnings despite demographic pressures and periodic fiscal deficits. Continued improvements in income growth, financial inclusion and pension reforms could reinforce the positive trend, while a sharp slowdown in export demand or heightened public debt may temper future advances.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 28.90% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 28.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 28.75% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 28.69% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 28.56% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 28.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.23% | +2.10% | #39 |
| 2024 | 26.13% | −3.39% | #58 |
| 2023 | 29.32% | −0.99% | #50 |
| 2022 | 30.10% | +0.79% | #45 |
| 2021 | 28.88% | +0.21% | #54 |
| 2020 | 28.44% | +1.74% | #41 |
| 2019 | 26.85% | +0.08% | #65 |
| 2018 | 26.64% | +0.23% | #65 |
| 2017 | 26.38% | +0.17% | #64 |
| 2016 | 26.29% | −0.36% | #50 |
| 2015 | 26.74% | +0.26% | #52 |
| 2014 | 26.40% | +1.68% | #54 |
| 2013 | 24.61% | +0.98% | #68 |
| 2012 | 23.67% | −0.75% | #71 |
| 2011 | 24.52% | +0.20% | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's gross savings was 28.23% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Israel's gross savings peaked at 31.83% in 1972.
The lowest gross savings in Israel was 19.78% in 1970.
Israel ranks 39th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's gross savings is projected to reach 28.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Israel in 2025 was 28.23%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_gross-savings,
title = {Israel Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}