Education
Matriculation rates, academia, vocational — education data in the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
Matriculation eligibility rate
55%55% of community members are eligible for a matriculation certificate (vs 73% nationally). ENP target: 70% by 2030.
Source: Ministry of Education — Matriculation by Population Group 2024 · 2024
Bachelor's degree and above
21%21% of community members aged 25-44 hold at least a bachelor's degree (vs 38% nationally). The gap is closing among the 2nd generation.
Source: CBS Higher Education Survey 2024 · 2024
Vocational training
12%12% of community members completed subsidized vocational training (electrical, plumbing, mechanics) — higher than the national average (8%).
Source: Ministry of Labor Vocational Training Report 2024 · 2024
PhD holders
~280~280 community members hold a PhD in Israel (2024) — 40% growth since 2020. The ISEF initiative is the main driver.
Source: ISEF Alumni Network Report 2024 · 2024
School dropout rate
8.2%Community high-school dropout rate: 8.2% (vs 4.5% nationally). Hila and ENP programs are closing the gap.
Source: Ministry of Education — Dropout Tracking 2024 · 2024
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