ual Netherlands Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:17:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Netherlands increased to 1120 EUR/Month in 2018 from 1040 EUR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Netherlands averaged 1025 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1120 EUR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 965 EUR/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Kosovo GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:10:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kosovo expanded 3.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kosovo averaged 3.75 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.90 percent in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -4.50 percent in the first quarter of 2012. The private sector consumption and investments are the most important factors behind economic growth in Kosovo. The country is plagued by a high rate of unemployment, it’s assumed that the shadow economy employs most of the registered unemployed. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 88 percent of its total use, followed by gross capital formation (26 percent) and government expenditure (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 20 percent of GDP while imports account for 51 percent, subtracting 31 percent of total GDP. Kosovo is one of the few counties outside the EU that has introduced the Euro as its official currency. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Lebanon GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 15:28:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Lebanon expanded 1 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Lebanon averaged 4.29 percent from 1971 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 83.28 percent in 1977 and a record low of -56.99 percent in 1976. Lebanon has a services oriented economy, with banking and tourism being the most important sectors. Due to the Israeli occupation and civil wars, the government had to pledge most of its resources towards constant reconstruction efforts, causing a high level of public debt. As a result, Lebanon depends on foreign aid in order to undergo reforms and strengthen the economy. Despite being a relatively free economy, foreign direct investments are hampered by bureaucracy, corruption and high taxes. The civil war in Syria, which started in 2011, has been slowly destabilizing Lebanon, resulting in decreasing foreign direct investments and a significant reduction in tourism. This page provides - Lebanon GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Pakistan Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Pakistan increased to 13500 PKR/Month in 2018 from 13400 PKR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Pakistan averaged 12875 PKR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13500 PKR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 11200 PKR/Month in 2015. This page provides - Pakistan Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Pakistan GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:48:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 3.29 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Pakistan averaged 4.89 percent from 1952 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.22 percent in 1954 and a record low of -1.80 percent in 1952. In Pakistan, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 53 percent of total GDP. Within services the most important segments are: public administration and defence (18 percent of total GDP); wholesale and retail trade (17 percent) and transportation (10 percent). Industry accounts for 25 percent of GDP. Within industry, the manufacturing segment represents 19 percent of GDP and mining and construction accounts for 5 percent. The remaining 22 percent is contributed by livestock (11 percent) and fishing, forestry and agriculture (11 percent). This page provides - Pakistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Montenegro GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:31:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Montenegro expanded 3.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Montenegro averaged 2.92 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -5.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009. Montenegro formally declared its independence in 2006 and it is still in a state of economic transition. The country does not have its own currency and uses Euro as legal tender. Montenegro economy relies heavily on foreign tourism and on exports of refined metals. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP (80 percent), followed by government expenditure (19 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 40 percent of GDP while imports account for 60 percent, subtracting 20 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Seychelles GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:24:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Seychelles expanded 3.80 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Seychelles averaged 4.27 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.90 percent in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -7.30 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Seychelles is one of the most developed countries in Africa. The country is known for its upmarket tourism and offshore financial center. In recent years, to make the economy less dependent on tourism, Seychelles promoted the development of farming and fishing industries. This page provides - Seychelles GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Hong Kong GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:55:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Hong Kong contracted 8.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Hong Kong averaged 5 percent from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 1976 and a record low of -8.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. In recent years, Hong Kong has become an international hub for business, trade and finance importers willing to access the Chinese market. As such, the largest sector of the economy is services, which accounts for around 93 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are wholesale and retail trade (25 percent of GDP); public administration and social services (17 percent); finance and insurance (16 percent); real estate and business services (11 percent); ownership of premises (10 percent) and transportation and postal services (6 percent). Information and communications and food and accommodation account for 8 percent. Construction represents 3.5 percent of GDP and electricity, water and gas supply, waste management and manufacturing 3.4 percent. This page provides - Hong Kong GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Bangladesh Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Bangladesh decreased to 8080 BDT/Month in 2018 from 8090 BDT/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Bangladesh averaged 7917.50 BDT/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8090 BDT/Month in 2017 and a record low of 7420 BDT/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:41:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh expanded 8.20 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bangladesh averaged 5.94 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.20 percent in 2019 and a record low of 4.08 percent in 1994. In Bangladesh, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 52 percent of total GDP. Within services the most important segments are: wholesale retail and trade; transport, storage and communication and real estate, renting and business activities (7 percent). Industry accounts for almost 34 percent of GDP with manufacturing and construction being the most important. The remaining 14 percent is contributed by agriculture and forestry and fishing. This page provides - Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Panama GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:13:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Panama expanded 3.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Panama averaged 6.65 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.20 percent in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 2.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Panama is one of the fastest growing economies in the Americas, greatly influenced by the famous canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific Ocean and business-friendly regulations. As a result service sector with insurance, finance, legal industries and flagship registry accounts for 80 percent of GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Palestine GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:25:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Palestine contracted 1.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Palestine averaged 3.72 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.03 percent in the third quarter of 2003 and a record low of -21.59 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza) have been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day war in 1967. As such, Palestinian economy is dependent on Israel as it controls the movement of goods and labour and retains customs revenues. As a result, production capacity and access to natural resources has been significantly reduced and services are by far the most important sector of the economy accounting for nearly 83 percent of GDP. Palestine remains heavily dependent on foreign aid to support the government’s budget and fund infrastructure development. This page provides the latest reported value for - Palestine GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Estonia GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:03:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Estonia expanded 3.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Estonia averaged 4.25 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 1997 and a record low of -19.30 percent in the third quarter of 2009. More than 71 percent of the Estonian GDP is derived from the service sectors, 25 percent from industry and 4 percent from agriculture. The most important sectors of the Estonian economy are: real estate, rental and letting, and business services (21 percent of GDP); the processing industry (15 percent), commerce (14 percent); transport, warehousing and communications (10 percent) and construction (7 percent). On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (25 percent, one of the highest among EU countries) and government expenditure (20 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 81 percent, adding 3 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Estonia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Ethiopia Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Ethiopia decreased to 5090 ETB/Month in 2018 from 5100 ETB/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Ethiopia averaged 5055 ETB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5100 ETB/Month in 2017 and a record low of 4950 ETB/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Ethiopia GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:07:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Ethiopia expanded 9 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Ethiopia averaged 5.85 percent from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13.90 percent in 1986 and a record low of -11.10 percent in 1984. Ethiopia is among the fastest growing non-oil economies in the world as the government reforms undertaken in recent years have succeeded in opening the economy to foreign direct investments and resulted in expansion of commercial agriculture and manufacturing industry. This page provides - Ethiopia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:45:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium contracted 2.80 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Belgium averaged 2.24 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.40 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Belgium, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (25 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (23 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 83 percent, adding 1 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Suriname GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:56:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Suriname expanded 2.10 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Suriname averaged 1.44 percent from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.80 percent in 1988 and a record low of -8.80 percent in 1987. Suriname is the smallest country in the South America. Suriname is a large producer of bauxite (the country has one of the world’s biggest reserves), gold and oil. As such, the economy is highly dependent on mining and drilling industry which accounts for 85 percent of total exports and 25 percent of government revenues. In recent years, the government has undertaken series of reforms aiming at increasing fiscal revenues and improving the infrastructure. As a result, the country is expected to keep the current pace of expansion. This page provides the latest reported value for - Suriname GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Oman GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:40:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Oman expanded 2.20 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Oman averaged 4.96 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13.10 percent in 2008 and a record low of -0.90 percent in 2017. Oman's economy relies heavily on oil production. The petroleum sector accounts for around 87 percent of budget revenues, 51 percent of GDP and 60 percent of total exports. However, as oil reserved have been shrinking in recent years the government has embarked on a process of economic diversification focused on development of tourism and gas based industries. This page provides the latest reported value for - Oman GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual European Union GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:42:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in European Union contracted 2.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in European Union averaged 1.73 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.60 percent in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of -5.50 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Among EU Member States, the biggest economies are Germany (21 percent of total GDP); the United Kingdom (15 percent); France (15 percent); Italy (11 percent); and Spain (8 percent). On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 56 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (20 percent) and government expenditure (20 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 46 percent of GDP while imports account for 42 percent, adding 4 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - European Union GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Colombia GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:10:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Colombia expanded 3.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Colombia averaged 3.87 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8 percent in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 2009. The biggest and the fastest growing sector of Colombian economy is services (53 percent of GDP) including: financing, insurance, real estate and business services; community, social and personal services; trade, repairs, restaurants and hotels and transport, warehousing and communication. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying create 20 percent of the wealth. Other sectors include: government (10 percent), agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (6.3 percent); construction (6 percent) and electricity, gas and water distribution (4 percent). This page provides - Colombia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Kyrgyzstan GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:25:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kyrgyzstan expanded 4.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kyrgyzstan averaged 3.46 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.40 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -20.08 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994. The biggest sector of Kyrgyzstan´s economy is services. Trade and repairs of motor vehicles; transport and communications; hotels and restaurants; financing and real estate; health care and education and government services account for 56 percent of the GDP. Agriculture contributes 18 percent of the wealth and manufacturing and mining 18 percent. Construction and generation and distribution of electricity, gas and water account for the remaining 8 percent of the output. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Swaziland GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:27:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Swaziland expanded 1.40 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Swaziland averaged 4.88 percent from 1971 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.02 percent in 1990 and a record low of -2.12 percent in 1976. Swaziland is one of the poorest countries in Africa. Over 70 percent of population rely on subsistence agriculture and as a result of food shortages and high prevalence of HIV rate the country has very low life expectancy rate. Landlocked between South Africa and Mozambique, Swaziland is ruled by one of the world’s last absolute monarchies. The economy is highly dependent on workers remittances and customs duties from the Southern African Customs Union. Swaziland’s sluggish growth is expected to endure as government fails to address major economic challenges such as bureaucracy, low literacy rate and youth unemployment. This page provides the latest reported value for - Swaziland GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Egypt Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Egypt increased to 1150 EGP/Month in 2018 from 990 EGP/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Egypt averaged 1060 EGP/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1150 EGP/Month in 2018 and a record low of 990 EGP/Month in 2017. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Egypt GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:19:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Egypt expanded 4.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Egypt averaged 4.19 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -3.80 percent in the first quarter of 2011. Egypt is the third largest economy in the Arab world. Services are the most important sector of the economy and account for around 47.5 percent of total GDP. The most important segments within Services are Wholesale and Retail Trade (10 percent of the output), Government (9 percent), Transportation and Communication (8 percent), Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (8 percent) and Tourism (4 percent). Industry constitutes 30 percent of the output and the largest segments within this sector are: Manufacturing (15.5 percent) and Extraction (13.5 percent). Agriculture accounts for 14.5 percent of output and Electricity, Water, Sanitation and Construction for around 7 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Egypt GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Kenya Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Kenya increased to 22300 KES/Month in 2018 from 21400 KES/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Kenya averaged 21750 KES/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22400 KES/Month in 2015 and a record low of 20900 KES/Month in 2016. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Kenya GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:14:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya expanded 5.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kenya averaged 5.45 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of 0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. Kenya is one the most developed countries in East Africa. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (including coffee and tea cultivation) is the largest sector of the economy and accounts for about 22 percent. Manufacturing is the second largest sector and represents around 11 percent of the GDP. Other major sectors include: Real Estate (about 8 percent of total GDP), Wholesales and Retail Trade (around 7 percent), Transport and Storage (around 7 percent) , Education (about 7 percent), Financial and Insurance Activity (around 6 percent) and Construction (around 5 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kenya GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Lesotho GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:56:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Lesotho expanded 1.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Lesotho averaged 3.80 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 1973 and a record low of -13.51 percent in the fourth quarter of 1975. Lesotho is a landlocked country inside South Africa. Lesotho’s economy is dependent on diamonds extraction, exports of water to South Africa and workers remittances from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The agricultural sector, which accounts for only 8.6 percent of GDP, is the main source of income for the majority of rural population. Yet, in recent years, increasing foreign direct investments (mainly from China) in textile industry and commerce have created more jobs and strengthen the economy. However, widespread poverty, youth unemployment and high prevalence rate of AIDS remain the main obstacles to growth. This page provides - Lesotho GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual North Korea GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:05:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea contracted 4.10 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in North Korea averaged -0.61 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in 1999 and a record low of -6.50 percent in 1997. In 2015, the services sector accounted for 32.2 percent of total GDP, with government services reaching 23.3 percent. The agricultural sector recorded the second largest share (21.6 percent), followed by manufacturing (20.4 percent); mining (12.2 percent); construction (9 percent) and electricity, gas and water supply (4.5 percent), according to estimates from the central bank of South Korea. This page provides - North Korea GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Congo GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:08:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Congo expanded 4.63 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Congo averaged 1.14 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9.70 percent in 1970 and a record low of -26.10 percent in 1961. Although abundant in natural resources, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has one of the lowest GDP per capita in the world. Decades of civil war and systemic corruption has left 70 percent of population living under poverty line. The growing mining industry, oil production and overseas financial aid are the main sources of revenue for the Congolese government. This page provides - Congo GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Comoros GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:04:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Comoros expanded 1.50 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Comoros averaged 2.08 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.53 percent in 1992 and a record low of -5.40 percent in 1991. Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world where most of population rely on subsistence agriculture and fishing. Comoros economy is highly dependent on foreign aid, remittances and tourism. This page provides - Comoros GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Serbia GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:01:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Serbia expanded 6.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Serbia averaged 3.10 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.10 percent in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of -21.30 percent in the second quarter of 1999. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of Serbia's GDP and accounts for 76 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (17 percent) and government expenditure (18 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 44 percent of GDP while imports account for 54 percent, subtracting 10 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Serbia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Belarus Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:52:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Belarus increased to 265 BYN/Month in 2018 from 255 BYN/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Belarus averaged 260 BYN/Month from 2017 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 265 BYN/Month in 2018 and a record low of 255 BYN/Month in 2017. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Belarus GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:45:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belarus expanded 1.40 percent in the third quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Belarus averaged 1.18 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.05 percent in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -4.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. Belarus has a state controlled economy where inefficient, government-run businesses from the Soviet era dominate markets and the state spends billions every year on handouts, tariffs and subsidies. On the production side, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 47 percent of total GDP of which trade; repair of motor vehicles account for 9 percent, transport and real estate activities account for 6 percent each and communication for 5 percent. Industry constitutes 27 percent and construction 5 percent. Finally, agriculture adds up 8 percent. This page provides - Belarus GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Paraguay Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:15:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Paraguay remained unchanged at 1529700 PYG/Month in 2018 from 1529700 PYG/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Paraguay GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:27:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Paraguay expanded 3.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Paraguay averaged 3.20 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.70 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -7.40 percent in the third quarter of 2000. In the last decade, Paraguay has been one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America mostly due to a rise in exports of agricultural commodities. Shipments of soy, cereals and meat account for more than 65 percent of total exports and for almost a quarter of the GDP. The biggest sector of Paraguay´s economy is services. Financing, real estate and business services; trade, communication and restaurant and hotels, household and government services account for 39 percent of the GDP. Industry and mining create 25 percent of the wealth and agriculture, forestry, fishing and cattle 21 percent. Construction and water and gas distribution accounts for the remaining 15 percent of GDP. This page provides - Paraguay GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Bahamas GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:16:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahamas expanded 1.60 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bahamas averaged 1.60 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.90 percent in 1997 and a record low of -4.20 percent in 2009. The Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the Caribbean. The most important sector of the economy is tourism, which employs around half of the labour force and accounts for 60 percent of GDP. Due to low taxes, The Bahamas is a major off-shore centre and financial services account for 12 percent of GDP. The shipping industry, one of the largest in the world, is also a valuable source of income. The Bahamas is heavily dependent on the United States, the country’s largest trading partner. This page provides - Bahamas GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual El Salvador Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:51:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in El Salvador remained unchanged at 325 SVC/Month in 2018 from 325 SVC/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in El Salvador averaged 315 SVC/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 325 SVC/Month in 2017 and a record low of 290 SVC/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual El Salvador GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:37:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in El Salvador expanded 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in El Salvador averaged 3.09 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.10 percent in the second quarter of 1995 and a record low of -2.60 percent in the third quarter of 2009. The most important sector of El Salvador economy is services which accounts for 66 percent of total GDP, including internal trade (14 percent); real estate activities (8 percent); public administration (8 percent); finance and insurance (7 percent) and education (5 percent). Industry constitutes 27 percent of total wealth, with the largest shares for manufacturing (18 percent), construction (6 percent) and utilities (3 percent). Also, agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing sector accounts for 6 percent of GDP. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP (85 percent), followed by gross fixed capital formation and government spending (16 percent each). Exports of goods and services represent 28 percent of GDP while imports account for 45 percent, subtracting 17 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - El Salvador GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Benin Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:43:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Benin decreased to 63300 XOF/Month in 2015 from 63600 XOF/Month in 2015. Living Wage Individual in Benin averaged 63450 XOF/Month from 2015 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 63600 XOF/Month in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 63300 XOF/Month in the second quarter of 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Benin GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:39:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Benin expanded 7.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Benin averaged 4.28 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9.95 percent in the fourth quarter of 1981 and a record low of -4.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 1975. Benin is one of the healthiest African democracies and has an active civil society. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy. A large part of the population still depends on subsistence agriculture and agriculture products account for over 70 percent of total exports. Recent government investment in infrastructure, agriculture and tourism may result in growth in coming years. This page provides - Benin GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Kuwait GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:22:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kuwait expanded 0.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Kuwait averaged 3.11 percent from 1963 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 33.99 percent in the fourth quarter of 1993 and a record low of -20.62 percent in the fourth quarter of 1980. Kuwait holds the world´s sixth biggest proven reserves of oil as such oil sector accounts for 40 percent of GDP, 90 percent of total exports and 80 percent of state revenues. The services sector constitutes 30 percent of the output. Within services the largest segments are: community, social and personal services (11 percent of GDP); real estate and financial and business services (9 percent) and wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels (8 percent). Manufacturing contributes for 23 percent of the wealth and construction and electricity, gas and water distribution for the remaining 7 percent. . This page provides - Kuwait GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Monaco GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:48:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Monaco expanded 6.10 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Monaco averaged 3.67 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 14.40 percent in 2007 and a record low of -11.30 percent in 2009. Monaco is a small city-state in Western Europe known for its casino, high-value tourism and tax haven status. The most important sector of the economy is services, accounting for over 95 percent of GDP. One third of Monaco’s GDP is produced by two sectors: scientific and technical activities, administrative and support services (17 percent); and financial and insurance activities (17 percent). Real estate sector accounts for 8.4 percent of GDP and has become the third biggest contributor to GDP in recent years. Tourism is also an important source of revenue as Monaco hosts various events, such as the Formula One Grand Prix, and is home to the famous Monte-Carlo Casino. A large part of the labour force commutes to work from outside Monaco every day. This page provides - Monaco GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:18:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahrain contracted 0.44 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bahrain averaged 3.78 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.43 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of -2.86 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011. In Bahrain, Gross Domestic Product is divided by two industries: Goods Producing and Services Producing. Goods Producing Industry constitutes around 41.8 percent of the GDP and the largest segments within this sector are manufacturing (18.6 percent); mining (14.5 percent) and construction (8.1 percent). Services Producing Industry accounts for 58.2 percent of total GDP and the biggest segments within services are financial services (17.1 percent); transport & communications (7.1 percent); wholesale & retail trade & repairs (4.5 percent) and real estate (3.8 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ual Fiji GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:09:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Fiji expanded 1 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Fiji averaged 2.67 percent from 1971 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.70 percent in 1973 and a record low of -6.40 percent in 1987. Fiji is one of the most developed island nations in the Pacific region. Still, more than 31 percent of the population lives under poverty and the country is dependent on foreign aid and remittances. Tourism is the most important sector of the economy and accounts for more than 25 percent of GDP. Sugar and textiles exports remain important sources of revenue, but have fallen from prominence as Fiji is unable to compete globally. This page provides - Fiji GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Yemen GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:13:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Yemen contracted 2.70 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Yemen averaged 2.54 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 20.50 percent in 1996 and a record low of -28.10 percent in 2015. Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its economy depends on foreign aid and remittances from workers in neighbouring golf states. The most important sector of the economy is dwindling oil extraction, it accounts for around 70 percent of government revenue and 25 percent of GDP. Agriculture is also very important as it employs over 50 percent of the population. In recent years, the government has engaged in efforts to diversify the economy from dependency on oil. As a result, there was a surge of investment in the development of infrastructure for natural gas extraction. Yet, the political instability in 2011 has undermined development efforts, resulted in damage of infrastructure, rising unemployment and high inflation. This page provides - Yemen GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Zambia Living Wage Individual By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:32:00 GMT Living Wage Individual in Zambia remained unchanged at 2230 ZMK/Month in 2017 from 2230 ZMK/Month in 2017. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Full Article
ual Zambia GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:26:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Zambia expanded 1 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Zambia averaged 3.67 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 1965 and a record low of -8.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994. Zambia is one of the poorest countries in the world with 60 percent of population living below poverty line. In recent years, Zambia’s economy has been growing rapidly due to expansion of copper mining industry and agriculture diversification. However, widespread poverty, mainly caused by fast population growth and systemic youth unemployment, remains Zambia’s main economic challenge. This page provides - Zambia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Tajikistan GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:40:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Tajikistan expanded 7.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Tajikistan averaged 4.56 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of -32.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 1992. Tajikistan is a landlocked ex-soviet republic which due to a prolonged civil war started enacting market reforms later than most Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members. Tajikistan’s main problems arise from high levels of human and physical capital underutilization and corruption. A significant portion of Tajikistan citizens work abroad, benefitting the country through remittances. Aluminium production, cotton production and hydropower are the most important industries in Tajikistan. This page provides - Tajikistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Denmark GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:03:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Denmark expanded 2.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Denmark averaged 1.73 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of -6.20 percent in the second quarter of 2009. In Denmark, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 49 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (27 percent, the highest among EU countries) and gross fixed capital formation (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 54 percent of GDP while imports account for 48 percent, adding 6 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Denmark GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ual Cayman Islands GDP Annual Growth Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:17:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Cayman Islands expanded 3.10 percent in the second quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Cayman Islands averaged 1.93 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of -6.90 percent in the second quarter of 2010. The Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean known for being a major tax heaven. International finance is the most important sector of the economy, and accounts for around 55 percent of GDP and 40 percent of government revenue. High-end tourism is also crucial, and accounts for around 30 percent of GDP. This page provides - Cayman Islands GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article