The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Montenegro decreased to 103.10 points in March of 2020 from 106.30 points in February of 2020. Cpi Transportation in Montenegro averaged 102.98 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.90 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 92.63 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Montenegro Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Montenegro decreased to 105.30 points in March from 105.60 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Montenegro averaged 99.13 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.80 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 89.80 points in February of 2010. In Montenegro, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Montenegro Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Montenegro decreased to 168.80 points in March from 169 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Montenegro averaged 144.73 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 170.60 points in June of 2019 and a record low of 93.20 points in January of 2001. In Montenegro, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Montenegro increased 1.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Montenegro averaged 3.35 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.70 percent in August of 2001 and a record low of -9.90 percent in August of 2009. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Montenegro Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Montenegro decreased to 105.90 points in March from 106.10 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Montenegro averaged 99.55 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.20 points in July of 2018 and a record low of 89.90 points in January of 2010. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Harmonised Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Montenegro increased 10 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Montenegro averaged 0.50 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -51.40 percent in August of 2009. In Montenegro, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Montenegro decreased to 27238 EUR Thousand in March from 29939.10 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Exports in Montenegro averaged 33822.79 EUR Thousand from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 420020 EUR Thousand in December of 2019 and a record low of 11428 EUR Thousand in May of 2009. Montenegro’s export sector is driven by its manufacturing base. Montenegro’s main exports are non-ferrous metals, electricity, metalliferous ores and metal scrap, iron and steel, beverages, cork and wood and energy and petroleum products. Montenegro’s main export partners are Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, Germany, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Turkey. This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Montenegro increased to 205566 EUR Thousand in March from 191546.40 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Imports in Montenegro averaged 167422.12 EUR Thousand from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 264187 EUR Thousand in July of 2008 and a record low of 65304 EUR Thousand in January of 2007. Montenegro’s main imports are energy and petroleum products, electricity, road vehicles, non-metallic mineral manufactures, manufactures of metals, metalliferous ores and metal scrap and medicinal and pharmaceutical products. Montenegro’s main import partners are Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Italy, Germany, China and Croatia. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Montenegro Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Consumer Credit in Montenegro increased to 1370309 EUR Thousand in March from 1363774 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Montenegro averaged 797514.89 EUR Thousand from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1370309 EUR Thousand in March of 2020 and a record low of 48809 EUR Thousand in January of 2004. This page provides - Montenegro Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Montenegro increased to 43754 in February from 27221 in January of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in Montenegro averaged 67049.60 from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 220915 in August of 2019 and a record low of 10322 in February of 2012. This page provides - Montenegro Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Montenegro stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Montenegro was last set at B1 with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Montenegro thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Montenegro as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Export Prices in Montenegro decreased to 128 points in March from 131 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in Montenegro averaged 125.52 points from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.90 points in May of 2018 and a record low of 88 points in June of 2009. This page provides - Montenegro Export Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Montenegro recorded 324 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Montenegro reported 8 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Montenegro Coronavirus Cases.

Montenegro recorded 8 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Montenegro reported 324 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Montenegro Coronavirus Deaths.

Montenegro recorded 267 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Montenegro reported 8 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Montenegro Coronavirus Recovered.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Slovenia decreased to 58.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 58.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Slovenia averaged 58.23 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 60.70 percent in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 55.80 percent in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Slovenia Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina remained unchanged at 47.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 47.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina averaged 45.99 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47.70 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 44.50 percent in the second quarter of 2015. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Argentina Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Sweden decreased to 72.30 percent in March from 73.40 percent in February of 2020. Labor Force Participation Rate in Sweden averaged 71.46 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75.30 percent in July of 2018 and a record low of 69.20 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Sweden Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Slovenia decreased to 197.30 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 207.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Slovenia averaged 170.19 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 230.80 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 116.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Slovenia Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Sweden increased to 18452 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17916 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Sweden averaged 13751.53 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18452 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 10609 SEK Million in the first quarter of 1981. This page provides - Sweden Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Argentina decreased to 35626.10 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 35983.05 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Argentina averaged 47384.49 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110971.40 ARS Million in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 27522.75 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Argentina Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Seychelles remained unchanged at 22.30 USD Million in 2018 from 22.30 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Seychelles averaged 15.48 USD Million from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32.30 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 7.80 USD Million in 2010.

Seychelles scored 59.60 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Seychelles averaged 27.04 Points from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 59.60 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.86 Points in 2016. 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 - Seychelles Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Seychelles is the 76 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 Seychelles averaged 82.71 from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 97 in 2016 and a record low of 74 in 2018. 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 - Seychelles Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Seychelles decreased to 3.50 percent in 2018 from 4.10 percent in 2017. Unemployment Rate in Seychelles averaged 3.06 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.70 percent in 2014 and a record low of 1 percent in 2008. In Seychelles, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Seychelles Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Seychelles increased to 1204 SCR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 1167 SCR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Seychelles averaged 996.70 SCR Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1546 SCR Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 685 SCR Million in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Seychelles Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Seychelles increased to 3864.50 SCR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 3384 SCR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Seychelles averaged 2702.54 SCR Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3864.50 SCR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1908 SCR Million in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Seychelles Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Seychelles increased by 42.60 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Seychelles averaged 47 USD Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 95.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 16.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2018. This page provides - Seychelles Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Seychelles recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Seychelles averaged -2.43 percent of GDP from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.59 percent of GDP in 2003 and a record low of -14.96 percent of GDP in 1998. 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 - Seychelles Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Seychelles recorded a government debt equivalent to 55 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Seychelles averaged 64.33 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 87 percent in 2009 and a record low of 49 percent in 2010. 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 - Seychelles Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Seychelles recorded a government budget surplus of 214 SCR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Seychelles averaged 49.10 SCR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 317.70 SCR Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -390 SCR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. 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 - Seychelles Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong scored 83.14 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Hong Kong averaged 23.16 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 83.14 Points in 2019 and a record low of 5.22 Points in 2010. 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 - Hong Kong Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Hong Kong recorded a government debt equivalent to 38.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2016. Government Debt to GDP in Hong Kong averaged 26.33 percent from 1988 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 38.40 percent in 2016 and a record low of 13.70 percent in 1992. 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 - Hong Kong Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Hong Kong averaged 1.41 percent of GDP from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.30 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -4.80 percent of GDP in 2001. 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 - Hong Kong Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a government budget deficit of 14909 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Hong Kong averaged 4051.38 HKD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115653 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -92344 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. 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 - Hong Kong Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Hong Kong increased to 473730 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 440905 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Hong Kong averaged 217500.48 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 487714 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 40532 HKD Million in the first quarter of 1974. This page provides - Hong Kong Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Hong Kong increased to 72889 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 71802 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Hong Kong averaged 36860.23 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 73915 HKD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 7694 HKD Million in the second quarter of 1973. 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 - Hong Kong Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong increased to 4.20 percent in March from 3.70 percent in February of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong averaged 3.65 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in June of 2003 and a record low of 1 percent in July of 1989. In Hong Kong, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong increased to 6.70 percent in March from 5.90 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong averaged 5.55 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.40 percent in August of 2003 and a record low of 1.90 percent in February of 1994. This page provides - Hong Kong Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Hong kong decreased to 76 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 83 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in Hong kong averaged 99.71 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 118 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 70 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Hong Kong, the Consumer Confidence Index is part of The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. The survey is conducted every quarter by the Internet and measures the level of optimism that consumers have about job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions. Twice a year, the survey also includes questions regarding consumer habits and opinions on a number of other issues, ranging from climate change to online shopping and food safety. The index levels above 100 indicate optimism and below 100 indicate pessimism. This page provides - Hong Kong Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Hong Kong decreased to -37 points in the second quarter of 2020 from -22 points in the first quarter of 2020. Business Confidence in Hong Kong averaged 5.34 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32 points in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of -53 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Hong Kong, the Quarterly Business Tendency Survey measures the expectations of entrepreneurs regarding changes in business situation in the current quarter compared to the previous quarter. The survey covers a sample of 560 senior managers from the main sectors of the economy: manufacturing; construction; wholesale and retail trade; accommodation and food services; transportation, storage and courier services; information and communications; financing and insurance; real estate; and professional and business services sectors. The survey result is presented as a net balance: the difference between the percentage of respondents choosing “a better outlook” and that choosing "a worse outlook". A positive sign indicates a likely upward trend while a negative sign, a likely downward trend. This page provides - Hong Kong Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Hong Kong remained unchanged at 65 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in Hong Kong averaged 63.13 from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2015 and a record low of 60 in 2013. This page provides - Hong Kong Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Hong Kong remained unchanged at 5 percent in April from 5 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Hong Kong averaged 7.72 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.61 percent in October of 1981 and a record low of 5 percent in February of 1987. In Hong Kong, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Hong Kong Prime Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Bangladesh increased to 3822 USD Million in 2018 from 3594 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Bangladesh averaged 1324.37 USD Million from 1973 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3822 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 184 USD Million in 1973.

Business Confidence in Bangladesh increased to 9.96 in the second-half of 2014 from 9.74 the first-half of 2014. Business Confidence in Bangladesh averaged 9.90 from 2013 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 10 in 2013 and a record low of 9.74 in 2014. Business Confidence in Bangladesh is reported by the Associates for Development Services Limited. The base score is 10. This page provides - Bangladesh Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh scored 52.12 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Bangladesh averaged 14.77 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52.12 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.50 Points in 2009. 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 - Bangladesh Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bangladesh recorded a government debt equivalent to 27.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Bangladesh averaged 38.51 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 50 percent in 2002 and a record low of 27 percent in 2017. 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 - Bangladesh Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Bangladesh increased to 19293.84 BDT Billion in 2019 from 17099.29 BDT Billion in 2018. Consumer Spending in Bangladesh averaged 12371.59 BDT Billion from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19293.84 BDT Billion in 2019 and a record low of 7269.66 BDT Billion in 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Bangladesh increased to 1597.68 BDT Billion in 2019 from 1446.22 BDT Billion in 2018. Government Spending in Bangladesh averaged 955.37 BDT Billion from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1597.68 BDT Billion in 2019 and a record low of 466.84 BDT Billion in 2011. 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 - Bangladesh Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.