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Belgium Labor Force Participation Rate

Labor Force Participation Rate in Belgium decreased to 68.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Belgium averaged 66.75 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 63.60 percent in the second quarter of 2001. 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 the latest reported value for - Belgium Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Wage Growth

Wages in Belgium increased 3.40 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Belgium averaged 1.53 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in the second quarter of 2001 and a record low of -6.50 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Belgium Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Wages In Manufacturing

Wages In Manufacturing in Belgium increased to 129.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97.90 points in the third quarter of 2019. Wages In Manufacturing in Belgium averaged 96.93 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 129.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 72.50 points in the third quarter of 2000. This page provides - Belgium Wages In Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Households Debt To Income

Households Debt in Belgium increased to 102.79 percent of gross income in 2018 from 101.55 percent in 2017. Households Debt To Income in Belgium averaged 82.41 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 102.79 percent in 2018 and a record low of 58.32 percent in 2001. This page provides - Belgium Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium contracted 3.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Belgium averaged 0.53 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.80 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -3.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. In Belgium, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (25 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (23 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 83 percent, adding 1 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Belgium GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium contracted 2.80 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Belgium averaged 2.24 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.40 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Belgium, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (25 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (23 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 83 percent, adding 1 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Inflation Rate MoM

The Consumer Price Index in Belgium decreased 0 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Belgium averaged 0.44 percent from 1920 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 178.79 percent in January of 1947 and a record low of -5.20 percent in March of 1921. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Belgium Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index CPI in Belgium remained unchanged at 109.53 points in April from 109.53 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Belgium averaged 52.04 points from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.71 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 11.65 points in June of 1950. In Belgium, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Cpi Housing Utilities

Cpi Housing Utilities in Belgium decreased to 107.45 points in April from 108.40 points in March of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Belgium averaged 96.45 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.16 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 78.38 points in January of 2006. This page provides - Belgium Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium CPI Transportation

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Belgium decreased to 105.13 points in April of 2020 from 106.59 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Belgium averaged 97.31 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.06 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 85.46 points in January of 2007. This page provides - Belgium Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Belgium was recorded at 0.57 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Belgium averaged 5.61 percent from 1921 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 222.81 percent in January of 1947 and a record low of -18.11 percent in October of 1921. In Belgium, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (17.6 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 16.4 percent; Transport for 15.9 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.3 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent and Restaurants and Hotels for 7.8 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Health; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco and Education account for the remaining 24 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Belgium increased 2.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Belgium averaged 2.59 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.40 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of -16.40 percent in April of 2009. In Belgium, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: chemical products (19 percent of total production); food products and beverages (16 percent); basic metals (11 percent); motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (10 percent); pharmaceuticals (8 percent); machinery and equipment (5 percent); and fabricated metal products (5 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Industrial Production MoM

Industrial Production in Belgium increased 1.30 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Belgium averaged 0.29 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.90 percent in May of 2009 and a record low of -9.20 percent in June of 2009. In Belgium, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: chemical products (19 percent of total production); food products and beverages (16 percent); basic metals (11 percent); motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (10 percent); pharmaceuticals (8 percent); machinery and equipment (5 percent); and fabricated metal products (5 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Producer Prices Change

Producer Prices in Belgium decreased 2.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Belgium averaged 1.84 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.01 percent in February of 2017 and a record low of -8.21 percent in January of 2015. 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 - Belgium Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Belgium decreased to 113.40 points in March from 116.60 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Belgium averaged 97.66 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.50 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 72.20 points in December of 2001. In Belgium, 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 - Belgium Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Belgium increased to 5.30 percent in March from 5.20 percent in February of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Belgium averaged 8.19 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11 percent in October of 1983 and a record low of 5.20 percent in August of 2019. In Belgium, 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 - Belgium Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Unemployed Persons

The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 297977 in March of 2020 from 305031 in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 416509.48 from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 533460 in February of 1985 and a record low of 281099 in May of 2019. In Belgium, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Belgium Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Belgium increased to 610100 EUR Million in March from 596100 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Belgium averaged 390507.06 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 610100 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 223400 EUR Million in May of 1999. Belgium Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Belgium Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Belgium increased to 579800 EUR Million in March from 570900 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Belgium averaged 373772.94 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 579800 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 212200 EUR Million in January of 1999. Belgium Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Belgium Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Belgium increased to 45527 EUR Million in March from 44331 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Belgium averaged 24094.36 EUR Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45527 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 9081 EUR Million in December of 2001. Belgium Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Belgium Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Gross National Income

Gross National Product in Belgium decreased to 117111.80 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 118048.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in Belgium averaged 65763.68 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 124285.80 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 21890 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1980. This page provides - Belgium Gross National Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Belgium increased to 239500 EUR Million in March from 231300 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Belgium averaged 128655.71 EUR Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 239500 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 59500 EUR Million in October of 2002. This page provides - Belgium Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium New Residential Building Permits

Building Permits in Belgium increased to 2597 in January from 2322 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Belgium averaged 2334.86 from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5010 in December of 1997 and a record low of 1099 in January of 1998. This page provides - Belgium Residential Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Youth Unemployment Rate

Youth Unemployment Rate in Belgium remained unchanged at 14.50 percent in March from 14.50 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Belgium averaged 19.83 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.10 percent in January of 2014 and a record low of 12.70 percent in October of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Belgium Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Belgium increased to 107.84 points in April from 107.53 points in March of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Belgium averaged 89.72 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.84 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 74.93 points in February of 1996. This page provides - Belgium Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Core Inflation Rate

Core consumer prices in Belgium increased 1.40 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Belgium averaged 1.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.80 percent in January of 1992 and a record low of -0.90 percent in January of 2000. This page provides - Belgium Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Households Debt To GDP

Households Debt in Belgium increased to 61.90 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 61.10 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Belgium averaged 42.87 percent of GDP from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61.90 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 28.60 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 1985. This page provides - Belgium Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium New Registered Private Cars

Car Registrations in Belgium decreased to 5297 in April from 28801 in March of 2020. Car Registrations in Belgium averaged 35764.51 from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64963 in March of 2006 and a record low of 5297 in April of 2020. This page provides - Belgium Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium Bank Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Belgium increased to 1.58 percent in March from 1.55 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Belgium averaged 1.93 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.02 percent in July of 2011 and a record low of 1.55 percent in December of 2019. In Belgium, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Belgium Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Belgium - Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Belgium stands at AA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Belgium was last set at Aa3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Belgium was last reported at AA- with negative outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Belgium is AA (high) 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 Belgium thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Belgium as reported by major credit rating agencies.




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Belgium Coronavirus Cases

Belgium recorded 52596 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 8521 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Cases.




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Belgium Coronavirus Deaths

Belgium recorded 8581 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 52596 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Deaths.




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Belgium Coronavirus Recovered

Belgium recorded 13411 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 8581 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Recovered.




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JPMorgan Global Services Pmi

Services Pmi in World decreased to 52.80 in January from 52.90 in December of 2015. Services Pmi in World averaged 53.56 from 2013 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 56 in July of 2014 and a record low of 51.40 in April of 2013. Services Pmi in World is reported by Markit Economics. This page provides - World Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Japan Small Business Sentiment

Small Business Sentiment in Japan decreased to -15 in the first quarter of 2020 from -9 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Small Business Sentiment in Japan averaged -6.94 from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46 in the third quarter of 1973 and a record low of -60 in the fourth quarter of 1998. Tankan Business Conditions Small Manufacturing Enterprises Diffusion Index is based on the survey of approximately 220,000 private enterprises (excluding financial institutions) with at least 20 million yen in capital. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Small Business Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Australia Small Business Sentiment

Small Business Sentiment in Australia decreased to -4.93 in the first quarter of 2020 from -3.76 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Small Business Sentiment in Australia averaged 1.11 from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.55 in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -21.17 in the fourth quarter of 2008. The NAB quarterly survey of business confidence measures the expectations of business conditions for the next 3 months among small firms with an annual turnover of AUD 2-3 Million. The survey is a simple average of trading, profitability and employment indices, reported by respondents for their company. The indices are calculated by taking the difference between the percentage of respondents nominating good or very good, or a rise and those nominating poor or very poor, or a fall. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Brazil Small Business Sentiment

Small Business Sentiment in Brazil decreased to 34.90 in April from 60.10 in March of 2020. Small Business Sentiment in Brazil averaged 52.21 from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65.40 in January of 2010 and a record low of 34.50 in October of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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United Kingdom Small Business Sentiment

Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom decreased to -84 in the second quarter of 2020 from 36 in the first quarter of 2020. Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom averaged -4.79 from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 in the second quarter of 1983 and a record low of -84 in the second quarter of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the Small Business Sentiment measures measures the expectations of business conditions for companies with up to 199 employees. The Questionnaire accesses the overall sentiment regarding general and export business situation, investment, capacity, order books, employment, output, stocks, prices competitiveness regarding domestic, EU and non-EU markets and innovation and training. For each assessment is computed a sub-index as the percentage of positive answers minus the percentage of negative answers. The composite index is then computed as the weighted average of the sub-indices. An Optimism Index of +100 indicates that all survey respondents are much more confident about future prospects, while -100 suggests that all survey respondents are much less confident about future prospects. An index level of 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Bulgaria Retirement Age - Women

Retirement Age Women in Bulgaria increased to 61.17 in 2018 from 61 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Bulgaria averaged 59.86 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 61.17 in 2018 and a record low of 57.50 in 2004. In Bulgaria, from 2012, the retirement age for women increases 4 months per year until it reaches 63 in 2020. This page provides - Bulgaria Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Luxembourg Retirement Age - Women

Retirement Age Women in Luxembourg remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Luxembourg averaged 64.50 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2010 and a record low of 60 in 2009. This page provides - Luxembourg Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Czech Republic Retirement Age - Women

Retirement Age Women in Czech Republic increased to 62.67 in 2018 from 62.33 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Czech Republic averaged 60.33 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62.67 in 2018 and a record low of 58 in 2004. In Czech Republic, from 2010, retirement age for women increases four months per year until it reaches 65 in 2030. This page provides - Czech Republic Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Brazil Retirement Age - Women

Retirement Age Women in Brazil increased to 62 in 2019 from 60 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in Brazil averaged 60.33 from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2019 and a record low of 60 in 2015. This page provides - Brazil Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Bangladesh Retirement Age Women

Retirement Age Women in Bangladesh remained unchanged at 59 in 2019 from 59 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in Bangladesh averaged 58.78 from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 59 in 2012 and a record low of 57 in 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Suriname Government Budget Value

Suriname recorded a government budget deficit of 2956.90 SRD Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Suriname averaged -889.39 SRD Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 458.30 SRD Million in 2007 and a record low of -2956.90 SRD Million in 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. In Suriname, statistical discrepancy is included into calculations. This page provides - Suriname Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Suriname Government Debt to GDP

Suriname recorded a government debt equivalent to 81.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Suriname averaged 46.92 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 114.98 percent in 1993 and a record low of 15.66 percent in 2009. 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 - Suriname Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Ease of Doing Business in Suriname

Suriname is ranked 162 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Suriname improved to 162 in 2019 from 165 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Suriname averaged 158.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 165 in 2012 and a record low of 148 in 2008. 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 Suriname.




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Suriname Government Budget

Suriname recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 7.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Suriname averaged -3.85 percent of GDP from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.70 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -10.60 percent of GDP in 2016. 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 - Suriname Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Suriname Balance of Trade

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.




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Suriname Government Debt

Government Debt in Suriname increased to 22374.90 SRD Million in 2019 from 18732.90 SRD Million in 2018. Government Debt in Suriname averaged 5661.56 SRD Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22374.90 SRD Million in 2019 and a record low of 953.20 SRD Million in 2001. This page provides - Suriname Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Australia Commonwealth Bank Composite PMI

Composite Pmi in Australia decreased to 21.70 points in April from 39.40 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in Australia averaged 52.40 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.30 points in March of 2017 and a record low of 21.70 points in April of 2020. In Australia, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Composite PMI Output Index is a GDP-weighted average of the Commonwealth Bank Manufacturing Output Index and the Commonwealth Bank Services Business Activity Index. It tracks changes in business activity in the Australian private sector economy as a whole. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in business activity while below 50 points to contraction. . This page provides - Australia Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.