The inflation rate in Mauritania was recorded at 3.20 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Rate in Mauritania averaged 5.14 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.30 percent in July of 2005 and a record low of -0.60 percent in February of 2016. In Mauritania, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Mauritania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Mauritania increased 0.20 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Mauritania averaged -0.01 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.20 percent in July of 2016 and a record low of -50.40 percent in January of 2016. This page provides - Mauritania Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mauritania recorded a government debt equivalent to 79 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Mauritania averaged 119.95 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 280.45 percent in 2000 and a record low of 60.80 percent in 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Mauritania Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Mauritania remained unchanged at 0 BBL/D/1K in December from 0 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Mauritania averaged 8.99 BBL/D/1K from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50 BBL/D/1K in April of 2006 and a record low of 0 BBL/D/1K in July of 2019. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mauritania Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mauritania expanded 6.70 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Mauritania averaged 3.78 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.40 percent in 2006 and a record low of -4 percent in 1997. Mauritania is a poor African country, where more than half of population rely on livestock and drought-prone subsistence agriculture. Mauritania’s economy depends on iron ore exports and foreign assistance. A rich coastal fauna, an expanding mining industry and recently found oil reserves led Mauritania’s recent economic expansion. However, presence of active terrorist groups in the region and unstable government are Mauritania’s major obstacles to growth. This page provides - Mauritania GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mauritania recorded a Current Account deficit of 13 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Mauritania averaged -12.97 percent from 1963 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.33 percent in 1984 and a record low of -36.86 percent in 1970. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Mauritania Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mauritania recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Mauritania averaged -0.58 percent of GDP from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27.60 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -11.80 percent of GDP in 2003. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Mauritania Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritania stands at 40 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritania averaged 35.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 2016 and a record low of 33 percent in 2007. In Mauritania, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Mauritania. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mauritania Personal Income Tax Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Mauritania thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Mauritania as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Mauritania recorded 8 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Mauritania reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mauritania Coronavirus Cases.

Mauritania recorded 1 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Mauritania reported 8 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mauritania Coronavirus Deaths.

Mauritania recorded 6 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Mauritania reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mauritania Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Malta stands at 10 percent. In Malta, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Malta Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Saudi Arabia stands at 12 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Saudi Arabia averaged 11.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2016 and a record low of 11 percent in 2007. In Saudi Arabia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Saudi Arabia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in St Lucia stands at 5 percent. In St Lucia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - St Lucia Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1020.53 USD Million in March from 1005.89 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Ce in the United States averaged 577.06 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1286.86 USD Million in December of 2014 and a record low of 246.49 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan stands at 25 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan averaged 26.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2004 and a record low of 24 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador stands at 12.15 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador averaged 12.05 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.15 percent in 2013 and a record low of 11.35 percent in 2012. In Ecuador, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Ecuador Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Guatemala stands at 12.67 percent. In Guatemala, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guatemala Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Albania decreased to 528261.06 ALL Million in January from 539621.74 ALL Million in December of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Albania averaged 368550.96 ALL Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 556461.61 ALL Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 193527.85 ALL Million in March of 2004. This page provides - Albania Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Tanzania decreased to 18672289 TZS Million in December from 19256700.80 TZS Million in November of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Tanzania averaged 12803595.10 TZS Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19256700.80 TZS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 7370797.40 TZS Million in March of 2010. This page provides - Tanzania Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Romania increased to 214153.97 RON Million in March from 212822.04 RON Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Romania averaged 162099.17 RON Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 214153.97 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 80454.70 RON Million in July of 2007. This page provides - Romania Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Lithuania increased to 18936.80 EUR Million in March from 18525.90 EUR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Lithuania averaged 5625.78 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21131.90 EUR Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 668.70 EUR Million in March of 1994. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cement Production in Afghanistan increased to 139.20 Thousands of Tonnes in 2018 from 109.60 Thousands of Tonnes in 2017. Cement Production in Afghanistan averaged 82.17 Thousands of Tonnes from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 186.30 Thousands of Tonnes in 2016 and a record low of 31.50 Thousands of Tonnes in 2009. This page provides - Afghanistan Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Factory Orders in Romania increased 5.40 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Factory Orders in Romania averaged 7.70 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42.30 percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -24.20 percent in April of 2009. In Romania, the industrial new orders represent the value of the contracts concluded between a producer and a customer during the reference month and involve the deliveries of goods and services that have to be made by the producer, regardless of the period in which these goods/services are to be supplied. The product-related taxes (such as the VAT), the rebates and the discounts, when granted on a contractual basis, are not included. This page provides - Romania Factory Orders- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Afghanistan increased by 316982 AFN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Afghanistan averaged 256852.62 AFN Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 535993 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of -66849.40 AFN Million in 2008. This page provides - Afghanistan Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Lithuania decreased by 671.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Lithuania averaged -2.99 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 632.60 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of -671.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. In Lithuania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Lithuania Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Romania decreased by 55.40 RON Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Romania averaged -661.91 RON Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5566.30 RON Million in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of -18530.30 RON Million in the second quarter of 2016. In Romania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Romania Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Lithuania increased to -0.25 percent in April from -0.42 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Lithuania averaged 3.07 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.75 percent in November of 1999 and a record low of -0.42 percent in March of 2020. In Lithuania, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Lithuania Average Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Romania Three Month Interbank Rate was at 2.34 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Romania averaged 21.68 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 207.10 percent in March of 1997 and a record low of 0.49 percent in September of 2016. In Romania, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Romania Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Albania increased 4.30 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Albania averaged 3.94 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.66 percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -1.44 percent in February of 2012. This page provides - Albania Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Romania was last recorded at 2 percent. Interest Rate in Romania averaged 5.30 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.50 percent in May of 2005 and a record low of 1.75 percent in May of 2015. In Romania, interest rates decisions are taken by the Board of the National Bank of Romania (Banca Nationala a Romaniei). The official interest rate is the Policy Rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Romania Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Albania was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate in Albania averaged 4.27 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in April of 2002 and a record low of 0.50 percent in March of 2020. In Albania, interest rate decisions are taken by the Bank of Albania. The official interest rate is the 1-week repo rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Albania Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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