# Social contributions (current LCU)
The indicator **"Social contributions (current LCU)"** refers to the total amount of contributions made to social insurance schemes, measured in **local currency units (LCU)**.
This includes payments made by:
- **individuals**
- **employers**
- **governments**
to various social insurance programs, such as:
- **pensions**
- **health insurance**
- **unemployment insurance**
- **other social protection schemes**
The chart displays the **annual total** of social contributions in **Israel** from **2000 to 2021**. These contributions are expressed in **local currency units (Israeli New Shekel - ILS)** and provide insight into the level of financial resources allocated to **social protection and insurance programs** within the country during the specified period.