The Consumer Price Index in Saudi Arabia increased 0.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Saudi Arabia averaged 0.14 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.10 percent in January of 2011 and a record low of -3 percent in January of 2018. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 58.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 53.23 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 47.80 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 1.30 percent in May from 1.30 percent in April of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.96 percent from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.04 percent in December of 1989 and a record low of 0.50 percent in February of 2009. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia.

Reverse Repo Rate in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 0.50 percent in May from 0.50 percent in April of 2020. Reverse Repo Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.87 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.75 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of 0.25 percent in June of 2009. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Reverse Repo Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Saudi Arabia stands at A- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last set at A1 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last reported at A 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 Saudi Arabia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Saudi Arabia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Deposit Interest Rate in St Lucia decreased to 1.57 percent in 2018 from 1.66 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in St Lucia averaged 4.66 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.92 percent in 1983 and a record low of 1.57 percent in 2018. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in St Lucia.

The Sales Tax Rate in St Lucia stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in St Lucia averaged 14.29 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2014 and a record low of 12.50 percent in 2017. In St Lucia, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia. This page provides - St Lucia Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in St Lucia stands at 5 percent. In St Lucia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - St Lucia Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in St Lucia stands at 5 percent. In St Lucia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - St Lucia Social Security Rate For Employees- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in St Lucia stands at 10 percent. In St Lucia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - St Lucia Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports - Fruits & Preparations, Incl.Frozen Juices (Census) in the United States increased to 1706.60 USD Million in March from 1638.85 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Fruits & Preparations, Incl.Frozen Juice in the United States averaged 704.89 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1808.09 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 191.45 USD Million in July of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Fruits & Preparations, Incl.frozen Jui.

Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc in the United States decreased to 11023 USD Million in March from 12543 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc in the United States averaged 20704.41 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40646 USD Million in May of 2011 and a record low of 4887 USD Million in February of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc.

Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States increased to 6140 USD Million in March from 5987 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States averaged 5368.41 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7181 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2867 USD Million in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc.

Imports - Vegetables & Preparations (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1278.11 USD Million in March from 1224.41 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Vegetables & Preparations (Census Basis) in the United States averaged 541.49 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1278.11 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 122.58 USD Million in March of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Vegetables & Preparations.

Imports - Tea, Spices & Preparations (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 198.67 USD Million in March from 193.83 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Tea, Spices & Preparations (Census Basis in the United States averaged 102.12 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 257.46 USD Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 27.49 USD Million in February of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Tea, Spices & Preparations.

Temperature in Uzbekistan decreased to 2.68 celsius in December from 4.82 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Uzbekistan averaged 12.28 celsius from 1819 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30.38 celsius in July of 1984 and a record low of -12.32 celsius in January of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Uzbekistan Average Temperature.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 23 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 23.31 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 29 percent in 2006 and a record low of 22 percent in 2009. In Uzbekistan, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Uzbekistan. This page provides - Uzbekistan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan stands at 25 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan averaged 26.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2004 and a record low of 24 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Uzbekistan stands at 7 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Uzbekistan averaged 4.50 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in 2015 and a record low of 2.50 percent in 2005. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Employees- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 32 percent. Social Security Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 30.83 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37.50 percent in 2004 and a record low of 26.50 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uzbekistan expanded 5.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 7.31 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9.80 percent in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2006. Even though Uzbekistan’s economy is relatively closed, it has been growing steadily due to its vast natural resources of oil, natural gas and gold. Receipts from these key industries allow the government to control the economy through investments in services (accounting for 48 percent of GDP) and industry (accounting for 40 percent of GDP). Uzbekistan is currently the world’s fifth largest producer of cotton, but is attempting to diversify its agriculture towards fruits and vegetables. This page provides - Uzbekistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Uzbekistan increased to 5.50 percent in 2019 from 5.20 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 6.99 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.30 percent in 1998 and a record low of 1.90 percent in 1991. In Uzbekistan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Uzbekistan Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 7.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 10.38 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2004 and a record low of 7.50 percent in 2016. In Uzbekistan, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Uzbekistan. This page provides - Uzbekistan Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 20 percent. In Uzbekistan, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Uzbekistan. This page provides - Uzbekistan Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Uzbekistan was recorded at 14.50 percent in 2019. Inflation Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 5.25 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in 2018 and a record low of 2.40 percent in 2008. In Uzbekistan, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Uzbekistan Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Uzbekistan stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last set at B1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last reported at BB- 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 Uzbekistan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Uzbekistan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Temperature in Vanuatu increased to 24.82 celsius in December from 24.30 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Vanuatu averaged 23.76 celsius from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 26.33 celsius in February of 1980 and a record low of 20.48 celsius in July of 1958. This page includes a chart with historical data for Vanuatu Average Temperature.

Deposit Interest Rate in Vanuatu decreased to 0.46 percent in 2018 from 0.71 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Vanuatu averaged 3.74 percent from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.75 percent in 1981 and a record low of 0.46 percent in 2018. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Vanuatu.

The inflation rate in Vanuatu was recorded at 2.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Inflation Rate in Vanuatu averaged 2.39 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in the first quarter of 2009 and a record low of -2.50 percent in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Vanuatu Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Vanuatu increased 1.20 percent in September of 2019 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Vanuatu averaged 0.60 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.80 percent in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of -3.50 percent in the third quarter of 2015. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Vanuatu Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Vanuatu stands at 0 percent. In Vanuatu, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Vanuatu. This page provides - Vanuatu Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Vanuatu stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Vanuatu averaged 13.57 percent from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2018 and a record low of 12.50 percent in 2015. In Vanuatu, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Vanuatu. This page provides - Vanuatu Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Temperature in Ecuador increased to 21.51 celsius in August from 21.24 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Ecuador averaged 21.87 celsius from 1866 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 24.34 celsius in February of 1998 and a record low of 19.77 celsius in July of 1910. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ecuador Temperature.

The Social Security Rate in Ecuador stands at 21.60 percent. Social Security Rate in Ecuador averaged 21.84 percent from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.50 percent in 2012 and a record low of 21.50 percent in 2013. In Ecuador, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Ecuador Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Ecuador stands at 9.45 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Ecuador averaged 9.81 percent from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12.15 percent in 2012 and a record low of 9.35 percent in 2013. In Ecuador, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Ecuador Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Ecuador increased to 3.60 percent in 2018 from 3.50 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Ecuador averaged 17.24 percent from 1983 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46.81 percent in 1992 and a record low of 0 percent in 2007. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Ecuador.

The Sales Tax Rate in Ecuador stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Ecuador averaged 12.14 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14 percent in 2016 and a record low of 12 percent in 2007. In Ecuador, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador. This page provides - Ecuador Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Ecuador increased to 48.02 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 47.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Ecuador averaged 51.16 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57.94 percent in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 46.54 percent in the first quarter of 2010. In Ecuador, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Ecuador Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Ecuador stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Ecuador averaged 26.53 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36.25 percent in 1998 and a record low of 15 percent in 1999. In Ecuador, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador. This page provides - Ecuador Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ecuador stands at 35 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Ecuador averaged 31.88 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2008 and a record low of 25 percent in 2004. In Ecuador, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador. This page provides - Ecuador Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador stands at 12.15 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador averaged 12.05 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.15 percent in 2013 and a record low of 11.35 percent in 2012. In Ecuador, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Ecuador Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Ecuador was last recorded at 8.81 percent. Interest Rate in Ecuador averaged 19.11 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72.60 percent in January of 2000 and a record low of 6.67 percent in May of 2018. In Ecuador, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Ecuador´s Governing Council. The official interest rate is the Benchmark Lending Rate (Tasa Activa Referencial). This page provides the latest reported value for - Ecuador Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Ecuador decreased to 4.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Ecuador averaged 7.19 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.86 percent in the first quarter of 2004 and a record low of 4.54 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. In Ecuador, 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 - Ecuador Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Ecuador decreased to 62.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 64.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Ecuador averaged 64.48 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70.30 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 61 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. The labour force participation rate 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 - Ecuador Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Ecuador contracted 0.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Ecuador averaged 3.64 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.20 percent in the second quarter of 2004 and a record low of -3.40 percent in the first quarter of 2016. The biggest sector of Ecuador´s economy is services. Retail and wholesale trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, communication and warehousing, financial intermediation, professional, technical, administrative and household services, education and health and government services and goods account for 57 percent of the GDP. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying create 23 percent of the wealth and construction and water and electricity distribution 11 percent. Agriculture, forestry and fishing account for the remaining 9 percent of GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ecuador GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador increased to 1112360 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1082076 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador averaged 853205.99 USD Thousand from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1189560 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 535146 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Ecuador Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Ecuador contracted 0.68 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Ecuador averaged 0.86 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.36 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of -1.91 percent in the second quarter of 2003. Ecuador is the ninth largest economy in Latin America. The economy is highly dependent on oil exports. Shipments of oil account for 58 percent of total exports and for almost two fifths of government revenue. This page provides - Ecuador GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Ecuador increased 1 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Ecuador averaged 1.47 percent from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.33 percent in January of 2000 and a record low of -3.84 percent in May of 1969. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Ecuador Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Ecuador was recorded at 1.01 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Ecuador averaged 20.93 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.87 percent in September of 2000 and a record low of -2.67 percent in April of 1970. In Ecuador, the main components of the consumer price index are: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (25.1 percent of the total weight); Transport (13.6 percent); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels (10.2 percent) and Clothing and Footwear (9 percent). Restaurants and Hotels account for 6.8 percent; Education for 6.78 percent; Furniture and Household Equipment for 6.1 percent and Health Care for 6 percent. Others include: Leisure and Culture (5.9 percent); Other Goods and Services (5.2 percent); Communications (4.4 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics (0.9 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2004. The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in eight representative cities: Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala, Esmeraldas, Manta, Ambato and Loja, which account for 67.44 percent of the urban population of the country. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ecuador Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Ecuador stands at SD with n/a outlook. Moody's credit rating for Ecuador was last set at Caa3 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Ecuador was last reported at RD with n/a outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Ecuador thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Ecuador as reported by major credit rating agencies.