Israeli CPI (CBS)
Full Israeli CPI history — the key inflation and indexation benchmark.
About this dataset
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) CPI is the central inflation benchmark in Israel. It is used for indexation (mortgages, rent, wages) and macro analysis. Published monthly on the 15th.
Who it's for
Fintech
Mortgage calculators
Financial analysts
Lawyers and financial advisors
How to use it
- 1Download CSV from cbs.gov.il.
- 2100+ series: headline, ex-housing, food, etc.
- 3There's also their API (less reliable — download is safer).
Installation & setup
Work in pandas/Excel. Refreshes monthly.
Code examples
import pandas as pd
cpi = pd.read_csv("cpi_general.csv", parse_dates=["date"], index_col="date")
start_cpi = cpi.loc["2020-01-01", "value"]
end_cpi = cpi.loc["2024-01-01", "value"]
inflation_4y = (end_cpi / start_cpi - 1) * 100
print(f"אינפלציה מצטברת 2020-2024: {inflation_4y:.2f}%")Sample response
[
{
"date": "2024-01",
"value": 104.3
},
{
"date": "2024-02",
"value": 104.5
},
{
"date": "2024-03",
"value": 104.8
}
]FAQ
15th of each month.
Tips & pitfalls
Cache series in your own DB — CBS site isn't always stable.