Characterization and Classification of Geographical Units by the Socio-Economic Level of the Population 2015
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מדינת ישראל STATE OF ISRAEL CHARACTERIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL UNITS BY THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVEL OF THE POPULATION 2015 PUBLICATION No. 1765 www.cbs.gov.il Jerusalem, August 2019 Copyright © 2019 The State of Israel CONTENTS PREFACE CREDIT INTRODUCTION A. General B. Geographical Basis and Variables C. Statistical Methodology D. Findings for Local Authorities: Municipalities, Local Councils, and Regional Councils E. Findings for Localities within Regional Councils F. Evaluation of the Socio-Economic Index G. Bibliography Explanatory Notes and Special Symbols in the Tables LOCAL AUTHORITIES DIAGRAMS 1. Distribution of Population of Local Authorities, by Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 2. Distribution of Number of Local Authorities, by Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 3. Local Authorities Whose Cluster Changed, 2015 Compared to 2013 MAP – Local Authorities, by Socio-Economic Cluster of the Population, 2015 TABLES 1. Local Authorities, in Alphabetical Order of Hebrew Names: Socio-Economic Index Value 2015, Rank and Cluster, and Variables Used in the Computation of the Index 2. Local Authorities, in Ascending Order of the Socio-Economic Index 2015: Index Value, Rank and Cluster, and Changes Compared to 2013 3. Population Size and Means of Variables Used in the Computation of the Socio-Economic Index 2015 of Local Authorities, by Cluster 4. Variability of Socio-Economic Index Values of Local Authorities Within Cluster, 2015 5. Distribution of Local Authorities, by Population Size and Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 6. Distribution of Local Authorities, by District and Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 LOCALITIES WITHIN REGIONAL COUNCILS DIAGRAMS 4. Distribution of Population of Localities Within Regional Councils, by Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 5. Distribution of Number of Localities Within Regional Councils, by Socio-Economic Cluster, 2015 6. Distribution of Regional Councils, by Weighted Standard Deviation and Interquartile Range of Socio-Economic Index Values of Localities Within Regional Councils, 2015 ( 3 ) 7. Weighted Interquartile Range and Median of Socio-Economic Index Values of Localities Within Regional Councils, 2015 TABLES 7. Localities (Municipalities, Local Councils, and Localities Within Regional Councils), in Ascending Order of the Socio-Economic Index 2015:Index Value, Rank and Cluster, and Changes Compared to 2013 8. Localities (Municipalities, Local Councils, and Localities Within Regional Councils), in Alphabetical Order of Hebrew Names: Socio-Economic Index Value 2015, Rank and Cluster and Changes Compared to 2013 9. Localities Within Regional Councils, by Name of Regional Council in Hebrew Alphabetical Order, and Within Each Regional Council – in Ascending Order of the Socio-Economic Index 2015 10. Localities for Which Socio-Economic Index 2015 was not Calculated, in Alphabetical Order of Hebrew Names of Regional Councils and Localities 11. Variability of Socio-Economic Index Values of Localities Within Regional Councils, 2015 ( 4 ) PREFACE This publication presents findings of a study on characterization and ranking of various geographical units in Israel by the population’s socio-economic level in 2015. The analysis focused on two types of geographical units: local authorities, and localities within the regional councils. The analysis of local authorities included 201 municipalities and local councils, and 54 regional councils. The data sources for 2015 were many: The Central Bureau of Statistics, the National Insurance Institute, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, and the Population and Immigration Authority. The study was based on multivariate analysis of demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the population from these administrative sources. Factor analysis was conducted to derive an index that reflected the socio- economic level of the population residing in each local authority. Afterwards, the cluster analysis was carried out to classify the local authorities into homogeneous groups based on the population’s socio-economic level. The socio-economic index of 982 localities within the regional councils is based on the same data from administrative sources as the data used for the computation of the socio-economic index for the local authorities. An index value and classification to cluster, that are comparable to those of local authorities, were derived for each locality. In addition, this publication includes estimators of dispersion measures for the regional councils. The Central Bureau of Statistics hopes that the characterization of geographical units presented in this publication will provide a basis for planning, administration, and research. The socio-economic index is a tool for comparing the levels of populations in geographical units, and can also be helpful in identifying prosperous and poor regions. In addition, the index can contribute toward improving government policies for local authorities. We would like to thank all members of the Steering Committee, chaired by Prof. Momi Dahan, for their cooperation and assistance throughout the project. Luisa Burck Senior Director of the Statistical Methodology Department Jerusalem, 2019 ( 5 ) Staff of the Central Bureau of Statistics Who Participated in Preparing this Publication: Statistical Analysis Sector: Dr. Natalia Tsibel – Director of Sector (Professional) Mr. Yosif Badran – Head of Branch Directorate of the Bureau: Ms. Luisa Burck – Director, Senior Department of Statistical Methodology GIS Sector: Mr. Oren Raz – Cartography Publication Sector: Ms. Esther Negari – Editing Dr. Aliza Berger – Translation Mr. Emanuel Blanco – Design and Preparation for Internet Members of the Steering Committee Chair of the Committee: Prof. Momi Dahan Hebrew University of Jerusalem Members of the Committee, in alphabetical order: Dr. Itay Beeri University of Haifa Dr. Adi Brender Research Department, Bank of Israel Mr. Nir Brill The National Economic Council, Prime Minister's Office Ms. Luisa Burck Director of Statistical Methodology Department, Central Bureau of Statistics Dr. Maya Choshen Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research Dr. Amichai Fishler Economics and Research Department, Ministry of Finance Dr. Haim Gat Science and Technology Administration, Ministry of Education Mr. Misheel Ghantus Manager of Finance and Accounting Department, Sakhnin Municipality Dr. Oren Heller Research and Planning Administration, National Insurance Institute Mr. Itay Hoter Deputy Director, Federation of Local Authorities in Israel Mr. Yizhar Kimchi Manager of Finance and Accounting Department, Kadima-Zoran Mr. Sivan Lehavi Director of Economic Development Department, Ministry of the Interior Prof. Orly Manor School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Hadassah ( 6 ) Prof. Moshe Pollak Chief Scientist, Central Bureau of Statistics Prof. Eran Razin Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mr. Daniel Segev Research Department, Ministry of the Interior Mr. Lior Shahar Director of Strategy Department, Ministry of the Interior Mr. Ron Shani Head of Misgav Regional Council, Chair of Economic Committee in the Centre for the Regional Councils Prof. David Steinberg Tel Aviv University Dr. Natalia Tsibel Statistical Analysis Sector, Central Bureau of Statistics For further information regarding this publication, please call the Central Bureau of Statistics, Tel. 02-6592666, or Dr. Natalia Tsibel, Tel. 02-6592744. ( 7 ) INTRODUCTION stnotnoC A. General .................................................................................................................. 9 1. The Concept .............................................................................................. 9 2. Previous Studies on the Subject .............................................................. 11 3. Goals and Applications of the Socio-Economic Index .............................. 13 B. Geographical Basis and Variables .................................................................... 14 1. General Definitions and Explanations ...................................................... 14 2. Geographical Basis of the Study ............................................................. 17 2.1. Local Authorities ................................................................................ 17 2.2. Localities Within Regional Councils ................................................... 18 3. Variables Included in the Calculation of the Index ................................... 18 3.1. Selection of Variables ........................................................................ 18 3.2. List of Variables ................................................................................. 21 C. Statistical Methodology ..................................................................................... 23 1. Factor Analysis ........................................................................................ 24 2. Cluster Analysis ....................................................................................... 25 D. Findings for Local Authorities: Municipalities, Local Councils, and Regional Councils .............................................................................................................. 26 1. Results of Factor Analysis ....................................................................... 26 2. Description of Tables, Diagrams and Maps ............................................. 28 E. Findings for Localities Within Regional Councils ..........................................