GDP From Construction in Brunei increased to 167.80 BND Million in the third quarter of 2018 from 123 BND Million in the second quarter of 2018. GDP From Construction in Brunei averaged 118.29 BND Million from 2013 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 175.10 BND Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 77.30 BND Million in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Brunei Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Brunei decreased to 614.70 BND Million in the third quarter of 2018 from 653.40 BND Million in the second quarter of 2018. GDP From Manufacturing in Brunei averaged 686.52 BND Million from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 804 BND Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 595.40 BND Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides - Brunei Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Brunei increased to 513.10 BND Million in the third quarter of 2018 from 502.60 BND Million in the second quarter of 2018. GDP From Public Administration in Brunei averaged 533.42 BND Million from 2013 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 641 BND Million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 471.40 BND Million in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Brunei Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Burundi was last recorded at 660.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Burundi, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Burundi averaged 771.63 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1054.30 USD in 1991 and a record low of 660.30 USD in 2018. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Burundi GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Burundi recorded a trade deficit of 118890 BIF Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Burundi averaged -49477.82 BIF Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -1801 BIF Million in February of 2000 and a record low of -170303.45 BIF Million in January of 2015. Burundi runs systemic trade deficits due to its small export volume. The country's main exports are coffee (69 percent of total exports) , tea (26 percent), cotton and skins. Burundi is a net importer of construction materials, food and fuel. Main trading partners are Belgium, Uganda and Rwanda. This page provides - Burundi Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brunei recorded a trade surplus of 39 BND Million in June of 2019. Balance of Trade in Brunei averaged 828 BND Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2971.45 BND Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 34.10 BND Million in July of 2015. As an oil producer, Brunei has been able to run consistent trade surpluses despite having to import most of what it consumes. Oil and natural gas account for almost 90 percent of Brunei’s exports. Other exports include machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Brunei mainly imports machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, fuels and lubricants, chemical products, and miscellaneous manufactured articles. Brunei’s main trading partners are Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, India, China, Australia, the United States and Thailand. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brunei Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending in Brunei increased to 961.60 BND Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 860.20 BND Million in the second quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Brunei averaged 856.04 BND Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 961.60 BND Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 737.61 BND Million in the first quarter of 2014. This page provides - Brunei Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Burundi decreased to 5.10 in 2018 from 5.32 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Burundi averaged 4.64 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.64 in 2016 and a record low of 3.34 in 2014. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Brunei increased to 1033.80 BND Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 911.20 BND Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Brunei averaged 1114.40 BND Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1347.20 BND Million in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 900.60 BND Million in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Brunei Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Brunei increased to 258955 in 2017 from 218809 in 2016. Tourist Arrivals in Brunei averaged 223416.13 from 2010 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 258955 in 2017 and a record low of 200989 in 2014. Tourist Arrivals in Brunei measures the number of international visitors arrived by air. This page provides - Brunei Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Individual in Burundi remained unchanged at 234400 BIF/Month in 2017 from 234400 BIF/Month in 2017. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. This page provides - Burundi Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brunei was worth 12.60 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Brunei represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Brunei averaged 6 USD Billion from 1965 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19.05 USD Billion in 2012 and a record low of 0.11 USD Billion in 1965. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brunei GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Burundi was worth 3.20 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Burundi represents 0 percent of the world economy. GDP in Burundi averaged 1.09 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.20 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.16 USD Billion in 1965. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Burundi GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Brunei increased to 39.50 BND Million in the third quarter of 2018 from 35.70 BND Million in the second quarter of 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Brunei averaged 37.73 BND Million from 2013 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 42 BND Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 34.30 BND Million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides - Brunei Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brunei is the 56 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 Brunei averaged 40.33 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64 in 2017 and a record low of 26 in 2014. 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 - Brunei Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Burundi is the 135 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 Burundi averaged 135.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 146 in 2014 and a record low of 122 in 2007. 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 - Burundi Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Burundi decreased to 4 in 1988 from 5.33 in 1987. Deposit Interest Rate in Burundi averaged 4.53 from 1980 until 1988, reaching an all time high of 5.96 in 1986 and a record low of 2.50 in 1980. Deposit Interest Rate in Burundi is reported by the World Bank. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Burundi.

The Sales Tax Rate in Burundi stands at 18 percent. In Burundi, 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 Burundi. This page provides - Burundi Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Burundi increased to 119393.80 BIF Million in October from 113272.72 BIF Million in September of 2019. Government Revenues in Burundi averaged 55854.35 BIF Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 152076.32 BIF Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 12224.30 BIF Million in November of 2006. This page provides - Burundi Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Burundi recorded a Current Account deficit of 10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Burundi averaged -7.12 percent from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1 percent in 1995 and a record low of -19.10 percent in 2015. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Burundi Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Burundi increased to 151672.93 BIF Million in October from 144925.37 BIF Million in September of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Burundi averaged 67906.48 BIF Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162729.18 BIF Million in June of 2018 and a record low of 18690.50 BIF Million in September of 2007. This page provides - Burundi Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Burundi increased to 1630044.50 BIF Million in December from 1499692.60 BIF Million in November of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Burundi averaged 903170.39 BIF Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1630044.50 BIF Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 394981.40 BIF Million in February of 2008. This page provides - Burundi Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Brunei increased by 8.50 BND Million in the third quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Brunei averaged 8.96 BND Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11 BND Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 7 BND Million in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Brunei Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Burundi increased 8.60 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Burundi averaged 5.47 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 34.10 percent in February of 2017 and a record low of -19.90 percent in October of 2018. This page provides - Burundi Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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