New Zealand is ranked 1 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of New Zealand remained unchanged at 1 in 2019 from 1 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in New Zealand averaged 1.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3 in 2010 and a record low of 1 in 2015. 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 New Zealand.

Asylum Applications in New Zealand increased to 32 Persons in October from 22 Persons in September of 2018. Asylum Applications in New Zealand averaged 39.51 Persons from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 208 Persons in July of 2000 and a record low of 0 Persons in January of 2016. In New Zealand, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - New Zealand Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Taiwan increased to 46616612 TWD Million in March from 46507579 TWD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Taiwan averaged 13200125.23 TWD Million from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46616612 TWD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 19818 TWD Million in July of 1961. This page provides - Taiwan Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Taiwan recorded a trade surplus of 2267 USD Million in April of 2020. Balance of Trade in Taiwan averaged 1665 USD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6604.45 USD Million in September of 2017 and a record low of -847.44 USD Million in February of 2006. Foreign trade has been the engine of Taiwan's rapid growth during the past 40 years. Main export products are electronics, base metals, information, communication and audio-video products, machinery and plastics & rubber. Taiwan imports mostly parts of electronic products, mineral products and base metals, machinery and chemicals. Main trading partners are Mainland China & Hong Kong, USA, Japan, Europe and ASEAN countries. This page provides - Taiwan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in New Zealand decreased to 0.14 in 2018 from 0.29 in 2017. Terrorism Index in New Zealand averaged 0.30 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.19 in 2014 and a record low of 0 in 2013. 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).

Syria recorded a trade deficit of 1909953 SYP Million in 2016. Balance of Trade in Syria averaged -70186.40 SYP Million from 1983 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 82856.40 SYP Million in 1990 and a record low of -1909953 SYP Million in 2016. Due to the civil war, Syria is under international sanctions and foreign trade has been brought to a halt. In the 90s, Syria benefitted from higher oil revenues and was major oil producer. However, in recent years, declining oil production and a growth in imports had led to trade deficits. Syria’s other exports included fuels, calcium phosphate, sheep, tomatoes, electricity, cotton, chemicals and eggs. Syria mostly imported fuel, sugar, grains, iron and steel, cigarettes, plastics, vehicles and soy beans. Syria’s main trading partners were Italy, France, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq, Ukraine, China, the United States, Russia, Lebanon, South Korea and Egypt. This page provides - Syria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Togo recorded a trade deficit of 46 CFA Franc Billion in May of 2017. Balance of Trade in Togo averaged -23.60 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 21.55 CFA Franc Billion in May of 2003 and a record low of -110.90 CFA Franc Billion in October of 2012. Togo’s trade deficit is the result of large oil and natural gas imports to satisfy energy needs. Togo is a net exporter of coffee, cocoa, maize and cotton. In recent years, export of limestone, marble and phosphate has been gradually increasing. Togo’s main trading partner is China (15 percent of total imports and 10 percent of exports) followed by Burkina Faso, Niger and France. This page provides - Togo Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Norway recorded a trade surplus of 2500 NOK Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Norway averaged 8732.12 NOK Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 48677.18 NOK Million in January of 2014 and a record low of -5680 NOK Million in April of 1986. The Norwegian trade balance has been in surplus since 1989. In 2019, the trade surplus narrowed sharply by 48.3 percent from the previous year to NOK 148 billion amid global trade tensions and weak external demand. The biggest trade surpluses were recorded with the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Iceland, Portugal, Singapore and Ireland; and the largest deficits were recorded with China, the US, Sweden, Russia, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Moldova recorded a trade deficit of 239.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Moldova averaged -207.69 USD Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -40.40 USD Million in January of 2005 and a record low of -350.20 USD Million in December of 2013. Moldova’s trade deficit accounts for around 40 percent of GDP as remittances fuel imports of household goods. Moldova mostly exports textiles, vegetables and fruit, beverages and electrical machinery. Moldova’s main imports are petroleum, natural gas, textile yarn, pharmaceutical products and machinery. Moldova’s main trading partners are Russia, Romania, the Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Turkey and Belarus. . This page provides - Moldova Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tanzania recorded a trade deficit of 610.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Tanzania averaged -1036.91 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -501.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -1714.92 USD Million in the third quarter of 2013. Tanzania major exports are agricultural commodities with tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashewnuts, tea and cloves being the most important. Other exports include gold and manufactured goods. Tanzania main exports partners are India, Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands and Germany. Tanzania imports mostly transport equipment, machinery, constructions materials, oil, fertilizers, industrial raw materials and consumer goods. Main imports partners are: China, India, South Africa, Kenya and United Arab Emirates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tanzania Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Tanzania increased to 36300615.50 TZS Million in December from 35787346.90 TZS Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Tanzania averaged 23797882.61 TZS Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36300615.50 TZS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 10686881.50 TZS Million in January of 2010. This page provides - Tanzania Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Sierra Leone increased to 6718821.62 SLL Million in December from 6628841.67 SLL Million in November of 2016. Banks Balance Sheet in Sierra Leone averaged 2231615.51 SLL Million from 2001 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 6718821.62 SLL Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 236034 SLL Million in February of 2001. This page provides - Sierra Leone Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sierra Leone recorded a trade deficit of 176.52 USD Million in September of 2019. Balance of Trade in Sierra Leone averaged -34.64 USD Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 81.83 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of -267.64 USD Million in November of 2011. Sierra Leone’s systemic trade deficit is due to its import dependency and weak commercial agriculture. Sierra Leone’s main exports are diamonds (63 percent of total exports) and cocoa (22 percent). Sierra Leone is a net importer of capital equipment and fuel. Main trading partners are: China, Guinea and United States. This page provides - Sierra Leone Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The NZX 50 added 46.36 points or 0.44% to 10695.59 on Friday, rising for a fifth straight session as the country prepares to alleviate level three lockdown and move to level two next week. Prime Minister Jacinda Adern said it was a big leap from level 3 and she would take the lead from director general of health Ashley Bloomfield. "It is a large step from where we are now, so when it comes the time to move we want to move with confidence. If the advice is to move in a phased way because level 2 taken all at once has too many risks, I would rather take that advice and move out slowly." For the week, the NZX 50 gained 2.4%. Historically, the New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) reached an all time high of 12107.45 in February of 2020. The NZX 50 is a headline stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 largest and most liquid companies by free float market capitalization, listed on the New Zealand Exchange. It is a total return, modified market capitalization weighted index. The NZX 50 Index has a base value of 1880.85 (NZX 40 Index closing level on previous day) as of December 29, 2000. .

Equatorial Guinea recorded a trade surplus of 1331.10 CFA Franc Billion in 2018. Balance of Trade in Equatorial Guinea averaged 1778.28 CFA Franc Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5961.50 CFA Franc Billion in 2012 and a record low of -16.27 CFA Franc Billion in 1996. In recent years, Equatorial Guinea reported large trade surpluses due to oil production. The combined exports of mineral resources compose over 90 percent of all outflows. Equatorial Guinea’s main trading partner is Spain (17 percent of imports and 15 percent of exports). Others include: China and the United States. This page provides - Equatorial Guinea Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Slovakia decreased to 86160 EUR Million in March from 86543 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Slovakia averaged 64406.63 EUR Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86634 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 47103 EUR Million in February of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Slovakia recorded a trade deficit of 332 EUR Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Slovakia averaged 4.26 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 609 EUR Million in May of 2013 and a record low of -865 EUR Million in December of 2005. Exports has been the main factor behind Slovakian robust growth and in the last ten years exports more than doubled. The biggest share of Slovakian exports are vehicles, machinery and electrical equipment, base metals and chemicals and minerals. Main export partners are Euro Area members with German, Czech Republic and Poland being the most important. The biggest share of Slovakian imports are machinery and transport equipment, intermediate manufactured goods, fuels and chemicals. Main import partners are Germany, Czech Republic, China and Russia. In 2015, Slovakia had the highest balance surplus with Germany, the UK, Poland and Austria. The largest balance deficit was recorded in trade with China, South Korea, Russia and Japan. This page provides - Slovakia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a trade deficit of 219905 EUR Thousand in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Kosovo averaged -164109.49 EUR Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -46937 EUR Thousand in January of 2003 and a record low of -308337 EUR Thousand in December of 2019. Kosovo has reported increasingly large trade deficits (57 percent of GDP in 2007) due to having a very weak export base. Kosovo predominantly exports metals (47 percent of total exports) and mineral products (30 percent of total exports). Kosovo’s main imports are mineral products, appliances and electric materials, prepared food, beverages and tobacco. Kosovo’s main trading partners are Macedonia, Germany, Italy, Serbia, China and Turkey. . This page provides - Kosovo Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo decreased to 4721.93 EUR Million in March from 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo averaged 2185.25 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 103 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lebanon recorded a trade deficit of 607.84 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Lebanon averaged -880.60 USD Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -182.55 USD Million in August of 2006 and a record low of -5575.08 USD Million in December of 2017. The decades long reconstruction efforts in Lebanon has led to consistent trade deficits. Lebanon mainly exports precious stones, metals, electrical equipment, chemical products, food and beverages, and paper. Lebanon mainly imports oil, electrical equipment, precious stones and metals, chemical products, base metals, vehicles, food and beverages, vegetable products and animal products. Lebanon’s main trading partners are South Africa, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Italy, China and France. This page provides - Lebanon Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Lebanon decreased to 314388.60 LBP Billion in March from 317082.90 LBP Billion in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Lebanon averaged 348180.33 LBP Billion from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 396176.80 LBP Billion in October of 2019 and a record low of 308104.40 LBP Billion in January of 2017. This page provides - Lebanon Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services Pmi in New Zealand decreased to 52 points in February from 57.20 points in January of 2020. Services Pmi in New Zealand averaged 54.42 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60.80 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 44.90 points in November of 2008. The Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for sales, new orders, delivered, inventories and employment. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the Services sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides - New Zealand Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

Pakistan recorded a trade deficit of 350317 PKR Million in April of 2020. Balance of Trade in Pakistan averaged -45514.27 PKR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6457 PKR Million in June of 2003 and a record low of -452668 PKR Million in June of 2018. Pakistan has been running consistent trade deficit since 2003 mainly due to high imports of energy. Since 2012, China has emerged as Pakistan’s largest trading partner replacing the United States. In recent years, the biggest trade deficits were recorded with China, India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Malaysia. Pakistan records trade surpluses with the United States, Afghanistan, Germany and United Kingdom. This page provides - Pakistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Montenegro recorded a trade deficit of 178327 EUR Thousand in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Montenegro averaged -135950.60 EUR Thousand from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -26293 EUR Thousand in January of 2007 and a record low of -223260.90 EUR Thousand in July of 2019. Montenegro exports mainly manufactured goods, mineral fuels, lubricants, raw materials and food and beverages. Due to historical reasons, Montenegro has strong trade ties with its neighbours. Tourism, which represents 46 percent of Montenegrin exports, is already a crucial part of Montenegro’s trade flows and is expected to keep growing in the future. Montenegro’s ore deposits also play an important role in the country’s exports, aided by a complementary manufacturing sector. Montenegro imports manufactured goods, food, beverages and tobacco, mineral fuels, lubricants and machinery and transport equipment. Montenegro’s main trading partners are Serbia, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Italy and Croatia. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Agriculture in New Zealand increased to 3389 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3382 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in New Zealand averaged 2618.54 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3395 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1762 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - New Zealand Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Seychelles increased to 25143.25 SCR Million in February from 24897.43 SCR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Seychelles averaged 12904.69 SCR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25143.25 SCR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4818.90 SCR Million in December of 2001. This page provides - Seychelles Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Seychelles recorded a trade deficit of 67.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in Seychelles averaged -45.03 USD Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -2.91 USD Million in September of 2018 and a record low of -192 USD Million in August of 2010. Seychelles’ fishing industry accounts for over 90 percent of total exports. However, lack of mineral resources makes the country reliant on the import of petroleum products. Seychelles’ main trading partners are: France, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. This page provides - Seychelles Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a trade deficit of 34707 HKD Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Hong Kong averaged -8311.07 HKD Million from 1952 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7228 HKD Million in January of 2009 and a record low of -59898 HKD Million in December of 2017. Since the late 1990’s Hong Kong has been recording trade deficits, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports. Hong Kong major exports are electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances; telecommunications and sound equipment and automatic data processing machines. The country imports mainly machinery and transport equipment; miscellaneous manufactured articles; manufactured goods and food and live animals. Main trading partner is China (40 percent of total exports and 47 percent of total imports). Others include: Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Hong Kong increased to 25231475 HKD Million in March from 24589579 HKD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Hong Kong averaged 8767456.89 HKD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25231475 HKD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 307213 HKD Million in January of 1981. This page provides - Hong Kong Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh recorded a trade deficit of 135.70 BDT Billion in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in Bangladesh averaged -30.49 BDT Billion from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0 BDT Billion in April of 1977 and a record low of -209.80 BDT Billion in May of 2018. Bangladesh has been recording sustained trade deficits since 1976 mainly due to a high value of imports. Main imports are petroleum and oil (11 percent of the total imports); food items (11 percent) and textile (10 percent). Main exports mainly ready made garments (80% of exports revenue). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Palestine recorded a trade deficit of 389.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in Palestine averaged -263.99 USD Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -66.79 USD Million in April of 2002 and a record low of -429.10 USD Million in March of 2011. Palestine reports chronic trade deficits due to the territories' inability to access key resources and because of the mobility restrictions imposed by Israel. Palestine mainly exports cement, base metals, iron and steel, food and beverages, furniture, plastics and dairy products. Palestine mainly imports oil, food, vegetables, machinery, metals, vehicles, chemicals, livestock, beverages and salt. Palestine's main trading partner is Israel (accounting for around 74 percent of total trade). Other trading partners include China, Turkey, Germany, Italy and France. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Palestine Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Estonia decreased to 28829.40 EUR Million in November from 29068 EUR Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Estonia averaged 12551.67 EUR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29713.60 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 256 EUR Million in January of 1993. This page provides - Estonia Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Estonia recorded a trade deficit of 61 EUR Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Estonia averaged -119.86 EUR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.52 EUR Million in February of 2010 and a record low of -411.47 EUR Million in January of 2017. In recent years Estonia’s exports grew significantly. The biggest share in Estonia’s exports are machinery and equipment (mainly wireless-network gear, wind generators), mineral products and agricultural products and food preparations. Main exports partners are Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Being a small state, Estonia has to import many goods. The biggest share in Estonia’s imports are machinery and equipment, mineral products and agricultural products and food preparations. Main import partners are Finland, Sweden and Germany. This page provides - Estonia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ethiopia recorded a trade deficit of 3023.80 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Ethiopia averaged -2350 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -956.70 USD Million in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of -3852.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Ethiopia runs consistent trade deficits due to small production of exportable goods and logistic difficulties. Main exports are gold, coffee, live animals and oilseeds. Ethiopia is a net importer of fuel, foodstuffs and textile apparel. Main trading partners are China (18 percent of total imports and 8 percent of exports) and Saudi Arabia (13 percent of imports and 7 percent of exports). This page provides - Ethiopia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand is the 19 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 New Zealand averaged 20.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 in 2012 and a record low of 16 in 2016. 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 - New Zealand Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Belgium recorded a trade surplus of 1871.30 EUR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Belgium averaged 1078.27 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3030.10 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of -1026.60 EUR Million in August of 2008. Foreign trade accounts for approximately 70 percent of the Belgium's economy. About 80% of Belgium's trade is with fellow EU member states. The major export commodity in Belgium is the automobile, medicament mixtures put in dosage, not mounted or set diamonds. Belgium imports mainly machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, transportation equipment and oil products. This page provides - Belgium Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium increased to 1116832 EUR Million in February from 1105325.50 EUR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium averaged 985699.71 EUR Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1527982.60 EUR Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 517377 EUR Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Belgium Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

Suriname recorded a trade surplus of 127.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Suriname averaged 91.21 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 296.60 USD Million in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of -129.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015. Suriname runs trade surpluses due to exports of bauxite. Suriname is also a net exporter of oil, gold, hardwood and bananas. The country is a net importer of fuel, food, clothing and machinery. Main trading partner is the United States (23 percent of total exports and 26 percent of imports). Others include: Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Guyana. This page provides - Suriname Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Oman recorded a trade surplus of 465.20 OMR Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Oman averaged 482.65 OMR Million from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2379 OMR Million in June of 2000 and a record low of -117.60 OMR Million in June of 1998. Oman has been recording large trade surpluses on a consistent basis due to oil and gas production. Shipments of oil and gas account for 70 percent of total exports. Main imports are: transport equipment; electrical machinery and mechanical appliances and mineral products. Main trading partners are: United Arab Emirates (11 percent of total exports and 27 percent of imports) and Japan (10.5 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports). Others include: China, India and United States. This page provides - Oman Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

European Union recorded a trade deficit of 19876 EUR Million in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in European Union averaged -7220.05 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21555.80 EUR Million in December of 2016 and a record low of -34765.70 EUR Million in January of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - European Union Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate in New Zealand stands at 11 percent. Social Security Rate in New Zealand averaged 8.80 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11 percent in 2007 and a record low of 0 percent in 2005. In New Zealand, 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 New Zealand because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - New Zealand Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia increased to 492048 COP Billion in December from 485521.50 COP Billion in November of 2014. Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia averaged 168983.12 COP Billion from 1994 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 492048 COP Billion in December of 2014 and a record low of 28161.21 COP Billion in January of 1994. Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia is reported by the Banco de la República, Colombia. This page provides - Colombia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Colombia recorded a trade deficit of 0.90 USD Billion in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Colombia averaged -0.21 USD Billion from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.81 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of -1.97 USD Billion in January of 2015. Colombia is a major exporter of oil and coal (59 percent of total exports). Other exports include: chemicals and related products (5.1 percent) and gold (5 percent). Main imports are: machinery and transport equipment (39 percent of total imports); manufactured products (22 percent); chemicals (17 percent) and fuel and mineral lubricants (10 percent) Main trading partners are: United States (36 percent of total exports and 39 percent of imports) and China (6 percent of exports and 16 percent of imports). Others include: Mexico, Spain and Venezuela. This page provides - Colombia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kyrgyzstan recorded a trade deficit of 0 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Kyrgyzstan averaged -112.35 USD Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.40 USD Million in September of 2000 and a record low of -458.11 USD Million in December of 2014. Kyrgyzstan reports chronic trade deficits as the country´s export base is still relatively small comparable to imports. Main exports are: gold and other precious metals and stones, oil, gas and other mineral products and textiles. Main imports are: fuel and other mineral products; transport equipment and machinery. Main trading partners are: Russia (13 percent of total exports and 33 percent of imports) and Kazakhstan (24 percent of exports and 10 percent of imports). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Swaziland recorded a trade surplus of 432.70 SZL Million in the second quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Swaziland averaged 243.38 SZL Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1898.20 SZL Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of -1074.80 SZL Million in the third quarter of 2005. Swaziland’s trade is highly dependent on South Africa (80 percent of total imports and 60 percent of exports). Swaziland is a member of the Southern African Customs Unions and half of the trade revenues come from re-exports. Swaziland main exports include: sugar, wood pulp, beef and drink concentrates. Swaziland is a net importer of food, fuel and machinery. Main trading partners are South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia. This page provides - Swaziland Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Egypt increased to 5516806 EGP Million in 2019 from 5080570 EGP Million in 2018. Banks Balance Sheet in Egypt averaged 1262692.04 EGP Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5516806 EGP Million in 2019 and a record low of 156312 EGP Million in 1991. This page provides - Egypt Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Egypt recorded a trade deficit of 1949 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Egypt averaged -893.81 USD Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 235.50 USD Million in January of 2004 and a record low of -5056.10 USD Million in August of 2014. Egypt has been recording trade deficits since 2004, as imports have grown at a faster rate than exports, mostly due to a rise in petroleum and wheat imports. The major exports are oil and other mineral products, chemicals, agricultural products, livestock and textiles. Egypt imports mineral and chemical products, agricultural products, livestock and foodstuff, machinery and electrical equipment and base metals. Main trading partners are the European countries (38 percent of total exports and 31 percent of total imports) and the Arab countries (28 percent of exports and 13.5 percent of imports). Others include: United States, China and India. This page provides - Egypt Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.