| Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard & Poor's | A | negative | 2 Oct 2024 | rating downgrade |
| Moody's Investors Service | Baa1 | negative | 30 Sep 2024 | rating downgrade |
| Fitch Ratings | A | negative | 12 Aug 2024 | rating downgrade |
| DBRS | - | - |
Current Israel credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Israel ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Israel, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Israel: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Israel long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Israel sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Israel will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
| Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
| High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
|
AA
|
Aa2
|
AA
|
AA
|
||
|
AA-
|
Aa3
|
AA-
|
AA(low)
|
||
| Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
||
|
A-
|
A3
|
A-
|
A(low)
|
||
| Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
|
||
|
BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
|
BBB(low)
|
||
|
Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
|
||
|
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
| Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
|
||
|
B-
|
B3
|
B-
|
B(low)
|
||
| Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
|
||
|
CCC-
|
Caa3
|
CCC-
|
CCC(low)
|
||
| Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
||
| In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
||
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
||
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Israel Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
| Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2024 | A | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Baa1 | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | A | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | A+ | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | A2 | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | AA- | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | A+ | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | A1 | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | A1 | |||
| 25 Apr 2020 | A1 | |||
| 3 Aug 2018 | AA- | |||
| 20 Jul 2018 | A1 | |||
| 4 Aug 2017 | A+ | |||
| 11 Nov 2016 | A+ | |||
| 21 Apr 2016 | A | |||
| 9 Sep 2011 | A+ | |||
| 30 Oct 2008 | A | |||
| 17 Apr 2008 | A1 | |||
| 11 Feb 2008 | A | |||
| 27 Nov 2007 | A | |||
| 13 Feb 2007 | A- | |||
| 18 Dec 2006 | A- | |||
| 10 May 2006 | A2 | |||
| 11 Jan 2005 | A- | |||
| 16 Dec 2003 | A- | |||
| 11 Apr 2002 | A- | |||
| 21 May 2001 | A- | |||
| 23 Oct 2000 | A- | |||
| 6 Jul 2000 | A2 | |||
| 16 Feb 2000 | A- | |||
| 10 Dec 1999 | A3 | |||
| 11 Dec 1995 | A- | |||
| 4 Dec 1995 | A- | |||
| 24 Nov 1995 | BBB+ | |||
| 2 Nov 1995 | A3 | |||
| 21 Sep 1993 | BBB+ | |||
| 19 Jan 1993 | BBB | |||
| 10 Oct 1991 | BBB- | |||
| 26 Jun 1989 | BBB- | |||
| 26 Oct 1988 | BBB- |
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