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Israel Faces Significant Labor Shortages With 143,000 Job Vacancies
Israel's job market saw a rise in vacancies to 143,700 in the second quarter of 2026, indicating increased demand for workers. The ratio of job seekers to openings tightened overall, but severe shortages exist in sales and cleaning, while many seek jobs in management and administrative roles.
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What happened
- 01Israel's job vacancies climbed to 143,700 in Q2 2026, up from 136,200 in Q1.
- 02The ratio of job seekers to openings fell to 1.8, indicating a tighter labor market.
- 03Severe shortages exist in sales and cleaning, with at least two jobs per seeker.
- 04Many job seekers compete for limited openings in management and administrative roles.
- 05Vacancies increased for academic professionals, industry, and construction workers.
Vacancies increased for academic professionals and in industry, while decreasing for clerical positions.
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