The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 11723.93 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Panama is equivalent to 93 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Panama averaged 5302.34 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11723.93 USD in 2018 and a record low of 2139.41 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Panama GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 22674.40 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Panama, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 128 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Panama averaged 13569.53 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22674.40 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7855.20 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Panama GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Panama increased to 1422 PAB/Month in 2018 from 1359 PAB/Month in 2017. Wages in Panama averaged 562.44 PAB/Month from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1422 PAB/Month in 2018 and a record low of 198 PAB/Month in 1970. This page provides - Panama Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Panama scored 61.64 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Panama averaged 17.50 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61.64 Points in 2017 and a record low of 4.12 Points in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama is the 66 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Panama averaged 53.92 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66 in 2019 and a record low of 40 in 2013. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama is ranked 86 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Panama deteriorated to 86 in 2019 from 79 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Panama averaged 70.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86 in 2019 and a record low of 55 in 2013. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Panama.

Terrorism Index in Panama decreased to 0.04 in 2018 from 0.08 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Panama averaged 0.10 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.66 in 2009 and a record low of 0 in 2005. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Panama scored 36 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Panama averaged 35.26 Points from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 Points in 2015 and a record low of 30 Points in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama is the 101 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Panama averaged 81.32 from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 102 in 2013 and a record low of 51 in 2001. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Panama decreased 0.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Panama averaged 0.13 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -6.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019. In Panama, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Panama Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Panama stands at 7 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Panama averaged 6.38 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in 2010 and a record low of 5 percent in 2007. In Panama, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama. This page provides - Panama Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Panama stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Panama averaged 29.98 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37 percent in 1998 and a record low of 25 percent in 2011. In Panama, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama. This page provides - Panama Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama stands at 25 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama averaged 26.20 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33 percent in 2004 and a record low of 25 percent in 2010. In Panama, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, 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 Panama. This page provides - Panama Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Panama increased to 1011804.70 PAB Thousand in December from 935447 PAB Thousand in November of 2019. Imports in Panama averaged 793364.32 PAB Thousand from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1349156.80 PAB Thousand in October of 2014 and a record low of 226561 PAB Thousand in February of 2003. Panama's main imports are mineral products, capital equipment, electronics and food. Panama's main import partners are the United States, China, Mexico, South Korea, Japan and Colombia. . This page provides - Panama Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Panama decreased to 48007.13 PAB Thousand in December from 54691 PAB Thousand in November of 2019. Exports in Panama averaged 69324.50 PAB Thousand from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 181465.14 PAB Thousand in March of 2008 and a record low of 40502.29 PAB Thousand in December of 2018. Panama's exports are dominated by the agricultural and fishing sector (60 percent of total exports). Salmon, banana and gold are the most exported products. Panama's main export partners are the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden and Costa Rica. The North American market represents 40 percent of total exports. This page provides - Panama Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Panama increased to 7.10 percent in 2019 from 6 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Panama averaged 9.22 percent from 1963 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.30 percent in 1988 and a record low of 4.10 percent in 2012. In Panama, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Panama Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Panama increased to 11210.52 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10730.51 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Panama averaged 8054.99 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11210.52 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4958.99 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Panama decreased to 220.16 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 260.59 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Panama averaged 198.31 PAB Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 260.59 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 172.04 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Panama increased to 1569.62 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1564.73 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Panama averaged 982.12 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1754.85 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 291.70 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Panama increased to 527.98 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 504.85 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Panama averaged 468.38 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 560.60 PAB Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 367.51 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Panama increased to 364.14 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 327.35 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Panama averaged 124.08 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 364.14 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 33.08 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Panama increased to 1583.32 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1548.60 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Panama averaged 1140.77 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1583.32 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 833.71 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Panama decreased to 448.12 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 456.77 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Panama averaged 296.20 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 456.77 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 140.88 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Panama was worth 70 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Panama represents 0.06 percent of the world economy. GDP in Panama averaged 14.48 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.54 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Panama GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Panama was estimated at 4.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Panama had a population of 1.1 million people. The population of Panama represents 0.05 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1954 people on the planet is a resident of Panama. This page provides - Panama Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Panama was recorded at 0 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Rate in Panama averaged 2.93 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.04 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -0.70 percent in October of 2019. In Panama, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (22.4 percent of total weight) and Transport (16.8 percent). Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 9.8 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.7 percent; Housing and Utilities for 8.5 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 7.8 percent. Clothing and Footwear; Restaurants and Hotels; Communication; Health; Education and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 25 percent of total weight. This page provides - Panama Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Panama recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 769.96 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Panama averaged 21.52 PAB Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2195.90 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2014 and a record low of -2441.10 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2016. In Panama, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Panama Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Panama increased to 1348 Units in January from 1250 Units in December of 2019. Car Registrations in Panama averaged 1622.66 Units from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4236 Units in October of 2014 and a record low of 692 Units in January of 2005. This page provides - Panama Car Registrations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Panama decreased to 104.49 points in February from 104.75 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Panama averaged 103.93 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.57 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 101.42 points in January of 2014. This page provides - Panama Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Panama increased to 102.79 points in February from 102.68 points in January of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Panama averaged 101.18 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.31 points in November of 2014 and a record low of 98.20 points in January of 2016. This page provides - Panama Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Panama decreased to 102.26 points in February of 2020 from 103.62 points in January of 2020. CPI Transportation in Panama averaged 103.09 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.30 points in June of 2018 and a record low of 96 points in January of 2015. This page provides - Panama Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Panama decreased 0.30 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Panama averaged 0.04 percent from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.90 percent in March of 2015 and a record low of -0.90 percent in July of 2014. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Panama Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Panama decreased 0.90 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Panama averaged 4.37 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.60 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -1.70 percent in February of 2018. This page provides - Panama Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Panama increased 2.68 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Panama averaged 6.09 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.69 percent in April of 2008 and a record low of -2.26 percent in August of 2009. In Panama, the Monthly Economic Activity Index - IMAE - estimates the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating future movements in GDP. It aggregates the 14 different sectors included in the GDP calculation: agriculture, livestock, hunting and forestry; fishing; mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity and water supply; construction; wholesale and retail trade; hotels and restaurants; transport, storage, and communications; financial services; real estate; education; health and social services and public administration. The index has a base value of 100 as of 1996. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Economic Activity Index YoY Change - 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 Panama was last recorded at 1.36 percent. Interest Rate in Panama averaged 1.61 percent from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.47 percent in August of 2006 and a record low of 0.18 percent in February of 2015. Panama does not have a Central Bank, therefore there is no official benchmark interest rate. The benchmark interest rate refers to money market rate. This page provides - Panama Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Panama recorded a trade deficit of 963797.58 PAB Thousand in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Panama averaged -724039.85 PAB Thousand from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -164179 PAB Thousand in February of 2005 and a record low of -1274303 PAB Thousand in October of 2014. Panama's lack of mineral resources such as crude oil results in a trade deficits on a consistent basis. The imports of mineral products alone are larger than the country's total exports. Panama mainly exports salmon, banana and gold. Panama's major trade partner is the United States (30 percent of the exports and 28 percent of the imports). Others include China and Costa Rica. This page provides - Panama Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Panama recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Panama averaged -1.73 percent of GDP from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.45 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -4.87 percent of GDP in 2004. 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 - Panama Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Panama stands at BBB+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Panama was last set at Baa1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Panama was last reported at BBB with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Panama thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Panama as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Panama recorded 8070 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 231 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Cases.

Panama recorded 231 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 8070 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Deaths.

Panama recorded 886 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 231 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Recovered.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Ghana increased to 10036.80 USD Million in February from 8249.57 USD Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Ghana averaged 3873.23 USD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10036.80 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 300.26 USD Million in May of 2002. In Ghana, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Canada increased to 87322 USD Million in April from 86100 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Canada averaged 21958.52 USD Million from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 87872 USD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 1678 USD Million in May of 1962. In Canada, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Canada Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ghana is the 111 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Ghana averaged 110.18 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119 in 2016 and a record low of 102 in 2009. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ghana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana is the 91 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Botswana averaged 75 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 in 2019 and a record low of 56 in 2009. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Canada is the 14 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Canada averaged 12.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 in 2015 and a record low of 9 in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Canada Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Canada remained unchanged at 65 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. This page provides - Canada Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite Pmi in Ghana decreased to 31.70 points in April from 41.40 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in Ghana averaged 51.57 points from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.50 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 31.70 points in April of 2020. The Stanbic Bank Ghana Purchasing Managers’ Index is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in approximately 400 private sector companies, which have been carefully selected to accurately represent the true structure of the Ghanaian economy, including agriculture, construction, industry, services and wholesale & retail. The panel is stratified by GDP and company workforce size. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month based on data collected mid-month. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a composite index based on five of the individual sub-components with the following weights: New Orders- 0.3, Output- 0.25, Employment- 0.2, Suppliers’ Delivery Times- 0.15, Stock of Items Purchased- 0.1, with the Suppliers’ Delivery Times sub-component inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. This page provides - Ghana Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana remained unchanged at 1.64 percent in February from 1.64 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana averaged 7.59 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.70 percent in March of 1993 and a record low of 1.09 percent in October of 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana.