Poverty and Social Gaps in the Ethiopian-Israeli Community 2025: State of Play

Poverty

• 39% of the Ethiopian-Israeli population below the poverty line (vs. 14% nationally)
• 52% of community children grow up in poverty
• Kiryat Malachi: 61% poverty — the highest of any Israeli city

Employment and Wages

Average wage: 8,200 ILS (vs. 12,400). Unemployment: 11% (vs. 4.5%).

Education

Matriculation: 52% (vs. 69%). Bachelor's degree: 21% (vs. 37%).

What the State Does

Positive: ENP funded at 350M ILS/year, youth programmes, Tech-Career. Critical: Per-capita budget lower than other sectors; affirmative representation at 1.2% (target: 2%).

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