Israel’s impressive economic performance continued in 2022. GDP increased 6.5 percent in 2022, led by domestic demand, with an increase in investment and consumption and with a minimal contribution from the government, as fiscal consolidation gained pace. Supported by strong economic growth and prudent fiscal policies, debt-to-GDP ratios fell to about 61 percent in 2022, down from about 71 percent during the Pandemic. Inflation remained high, at about 5 percent by end 2022, with the Central Bank of Israel following a tightening monetary policy to bring inflation rates on check. External demand was negative on net, as imports outgrew exports.