Business Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -42.30 points in April from -3 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Slovakia averaged 0.58 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22.30 points in May of 2007 and a record low of -42.30 points in April of 2020. In Slovakia, the confidence indicator in industry measures the level of optimism that companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic confidence indicator in industry is a composite indicator calculated as an arithmetic average of balances of the demand, stock of finished goods (with an opposite sign) and the expected production. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -41.90 points in April from -7.80 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia averaged -19.43 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.50 points in December of 2006 and a record low of -49.40 points in August of 1999. In Slovakia, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The consumer confidence indicator is the arithmetic average of the balances (%) of four questions: the financial situation of households, the general economic situation, unemployment expectations (with inverted sign) and savings, all over the next 12 months. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Slovakia increased to 16.10 percent in March from 15.70 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Slovakia averaged 28.52 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39.90 percent in April of 2001 and a record low of 13.10 percent in November of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Slovakia decreased to 2.68 percent in March from 2.82 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Slovakia averaged 3.39 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.73 percent in October of 2011 and a record low of 2.48 percent in December of 2019. In Slovakia, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Slovakia Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Individual in Argentina increased to 10400 ARS/Month in 2018 from 8560 ARS/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Argentina averaged 8340 ARS/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10400 ARS/Month in 2018 and a record low of 6550 ARS/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.

Living Wage Individual in Sweden increased to 12300 SEK/Month in 2018 from 11600 SEK/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Sweden averaged 11675 SEK/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12300 SEK/Month in 2018 and a record low of 11400 SEK/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.

Kosovo recorded a Current Account deficit of 8.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Kosovo averaged -9.09 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -3.40 percent in 2013 and a record low of -24.33 percent in 2000. 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 - Kosovo Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Kosovo averaged -0.02 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.17 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -4.58 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 - Kosovo Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Kosovo increased to 59.80 USD Million in 2018 from 57.30 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Kosovo averaged 41.49 USD Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 59.80 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 0.80 USD Million in 2008.

Consumer Spending in Kosovo increased to 5650.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 5198 EUR Million in 2017. Consumer Spending in Kosovo averaged 4502.71 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5650.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 3292 EUR Million in 2008. This page provides - Kosovo Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Kosovo increased to 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 847.70 EUR Million in 2017. Government Spending in Kosovo averaged 784.05 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 620.80 EUR Million in 2008. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Kosovo Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Kosovo increased to 1200.79 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1195.48 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Kosovo averaged 780.44 EUR Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1200.79 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 249.01 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Kosovo Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Kosovo decreased to 48.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 49.10 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in Kosovo averaged 53.69 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 48.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. This page provides - Kosovo Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a Current Account deficit of 94.40 EUR Million in November of 2019. Current Account in Kosovo averaged -61.08 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 184 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of -460.90 EUR Million in December of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Kosovo recorded a government budget surplus of 88.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Kosovo averaged 10.74 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 231 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -162.60 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Kosovo Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Kosovo increased to 25.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 24.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Kosovo averaged 34.69 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57 percent in the fourth quarter of 2001 and a record low of 24.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. In Kosovo, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Kosovo Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Kosovo decreased to 30.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 31.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Kosovo averaged 28.63 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 25.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Kosovo Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lebanon recorded a Current Account deficit of 27 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Lebanon averaged -19.09 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37.80 percent in 1982 and a record low of -57.50 percent in 1991. 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 - Lebanon Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Lebanon increased to 2606 USD Million in 2018 from 2441 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Lebanon averaged 1601.68 USD Million from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2686 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 265 USD Million in 1988.

Lebanon recorded a government debt equivalent to 151 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Lebanon averaged 152.96 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 183 percent in 2006 and a record low of 131 percent in 2012. 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 - Lebanon Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lebanon scored 56.29 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Lebanon averaged 21.64 Points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57.80 Points in 2017 and a record low of 3.67 Points in 2015. 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 - Lebanon Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending in Lebanon increased to 13792.71 LBP Billion in 2018 from 8960.03 LBP Billion in 2017. Government Spending in Lebanon averaged 5906.93 LBP Billion from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13792.71 LBP Billion in 2018 and a record low of 1671.52 LBP Billion in 1976. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Lebanon Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Lebanon decreased to 59149.07 LBP Billion in 2018 from 64969.54 LBP Billion in 2017. Consumer Spending in Lebanon averaged 31028.72 LBP Billion from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 64969.54 LBP Billion in 2017 and a record low of 7307.40 LBP Billion in 1976. This page provides - Lebanon Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Lebanon increased by 125.40 USD Million in June of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Lebanon averaged 244.61 USD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 872.50 USD Million in December of 2009 and a record low of -34.70 USD Million in March of 2011. This page provides - Lebanon Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Coincident Index in Lebanon decreased to 274 points in November from 280.90 points in October of 2019. Coincident Index in Lebanon averaged 197.56 points from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 325.70 points in April of 2018 and a record low of 91.50 points in March of 1993. Coincident Index is a monthly weighted average that measures economic activity and correlates with the business cycle. Its evolution is a barometric indication of the behavior of the domestic economy at large. It includes eight economic indicators that seek to reflect the current state of the economy in Lebanon: construction permits, cement deliveries, property sales, electricity production, merchandise trade, cleared checks,passengers at the airport, car sales. In general, increasing coincident index shows that the economy is in an expansion phase, and decreasing coincident index reflects that the economy is in a contraction phase. . This page provides - Lebanon Coincident Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Lebanon remained unchanged at 6.20 percent in 2019 from 6.20 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Lebanon averaged 7.54 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9 percent in 2007 and a record low of 6.10 percent in 2017. In Lebanon, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Lebanon Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lebanon recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 11.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Lebanon averaged -8.64 percent of GDP from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -5.92 percent of GDP in 2011 and a record low of -11.40 percent of GDP in 2019. 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 - Lebanon Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Lebanon recorded a government budget deficit of 1259434 LBP Million in December of 2019. Government Budget Value in Lebanon averaged -275511.86 LBP Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 829967 LBP Million in May of 2017 and a record low of -1662466 LBP Million in November of 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Lebanon Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Lebanon was last recorded at 6.75 percent. Interest Rate in Lebanon averaged 6.50 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.39 percent in October of 2019 and a record low of 4.66 percent in February of 2011. Beirut reference rate on USD. This rate allows the banks, after the addition of the cost of the fiduciary process and the profitability of the banks, to set the best debtor interest rate. This page provides - Lebanon Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Lebanon increased to 124464 LBP Billion in February from 123222 LBP Billion in January of 2020. Government Debt in Lebanon averaged 57147.19 LBP Billion from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 124464 LBP Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 4974.10 LBP Billion in December of 1993. This page provides - Lebanon Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services Pmi in Sweden decreased to 39 points in April from 46.10 points in March of 2020. Services Pmi in Sweden averaged 55.45 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.20 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 34.50 points in January of 2009. In Sweden, the Swedbank’s Services PMI measures the performance of the service sector and is derived from a survey of 200 companies. The index tracks variables such as New Orders (35 percent of total weight), Business Volume (25 percent), Employment (20 percent) and Suppliers’ Delivery Times (20 percent). A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Leading Economic Index Finland increased 1 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Finland averaged 2.14 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.10 percent in November of 2000 and a record low of -10.63 percent in September of 2009. GDP YoY measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy compared to the corresponding month in the previous year. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland GDP YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Leading Economic Index Argentina decreased 0.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Argentina averaged 0.18 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in July of 2003 and a record low of -4.60 percent in February of 2001. In Argentina, the Leading Index (ILCIF) anticipates turning points in economic activity throughout the cycle. The index is composed by ten selected series according to their compliance, temporal consistency, economic rationality, representativeness and availability. These series are the following: stock market index of Buenos Aires, Merval Argentina, approved building plans, cement dispatches, bankruptcies, authorized contracts of property transactions, consumer confidence index, M2 Money Supply, metallurgical industry, use of intermediate goods. The index has a base value of 100 as of January of 1993. This page provides - Argentina Leading Composite Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index in the United States decreased to 129.73 points in March from 130.66 points in February of 2020. Leading Economic Index in the United States averaged 82.21 points from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 130.66 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 45.48 points in January of 1979. The coincident index for U.S. is a composite of coincident indexes for each of the 50 states. The coincident indexes combine several indicators to summarize current economic conditions in a single statistic: nonfarm payroll employment, average hours worked in manufacturing, the unemployment rate, and wage and salary disbursements deflated by the consumer price index (U.S. city average). The trend for each state’s index is set to the trend of its GDP. . This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Coincident Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men in Denmark remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Denmark Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Estonia increased to 63.50 in 2018 from 63.25 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Estonia averaged 63.08 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.50 in 2018 and a record low of 63 in 2010. This page provides - Estonia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Slovakia increased to 62.42 in 2018 from 62.17 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Slovakia averaged 62.04 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62.42 in 2018 and a record low of 62 in 2005. This page provides - Slovakia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Austria remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Austria Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Bulgaria increased to 64.08 in 2018 from 64 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Bulgaria averaged 63.28 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 64.08 in 2018 and a record low of 62.50 in 2005. In Bulgaria, from 2012, the retirement age for men increases 4 months per year until it reaches 65. This page provides - Bulgaria Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Croatia remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Croatia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Cyprus remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Cyprus Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Georgia remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Georgia Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Israel increased to 68.33 in 2018 from 68 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Israel averaged 67.33 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 68.33 in 2018 and a record low of 67 in 2010. This page provides - Israel Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Kazakhstan remained unchanged at 63 in 2018 from 63 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Kazakhstan averaged 62.48 from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63 in 2001 and a record low of 60 in 1996. This page provides - Kazakhstan Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Iceland remained unchanged at 67 in 2018 from 67 in 2017. This page provides - Iceland Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Turkmenistan remained unchanged at 62 in 2018 from 62 in 2017. This page provides - Turkmenistan Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Latvia increased to 63.25 in 2018 from 63 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Latvia averaged 62.25 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.25 in 2018 and a record low of 62 in 2005. This page provides - Latvia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Liechtenstein remained unchanged at 64 in 2018 from 64 in 2017. This page provides - Liechtenstein Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Mongolia remained unchanged at 60 in 2018 from 60 in 2017. This page provides - Mongolia Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Lithuania increased to 63.67 in 2018 from 63.50 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Lithuania averaged 62.81 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.67 in 2018 and a record low of 62.50 in 2005. This page provides - Lithuania Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.