Nepal recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Nepal averaged -3.50 percent of GDP from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -0.90 percent of GDP in 2014 and a record low of -8.90 percent of GDP in 2018. 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 - Nepal Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Nepal increased to 113731 NPR Million in 2018 from 104989 NPR Million in 2017. Government Spending in Nepal averaged 65645.63 NPR Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 113731 NPR Million in 2018 and a record low of 35785 NPR Million in 2000. This page provides - Nepal Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nepal recorded a government debt equivalent to 30.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Nepal averaged 44.34 percent from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 69.50 percent in 2001 and a record low of 25.30 percent in 2015. 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 - Nepal Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Rwanda increased to 3010 USD Million in 2017 from 2453 USD Million in 2016. External Debt in Rwanda averaged 1280.38 USD Million from 1991 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3010 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 511.20 USD Million in 2006. This page provides - Rwanda External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Rwanda recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Rwanda averaged -2.78 percent of GDP from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -0.10 percent of GDP in 2010 and a record low of -5.30 percent of GDP in 2013. 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 - Rwanda Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

These country notes contain indicators which compare the political and institutional frameworks of national governments as well as revenues and expenditures, employment, and compensation. They include a description of government policies on integrity, e-government and open government.

Country profiles highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

Government at a Glance provides a dashboard of key indicators to help you analyse international comparisons of public sector performance.

Brunei recorded a government debt equivalent to 2.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Brunei averaged 0.74 percent from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.20 percent in 2014 and a record low of 0 percent in 1986. 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 - Brunei Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brunei recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Brunei averaged 5.76 percent of GDP from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 27.90 percent of GDP in 2008 and a record low of -18.30 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 - Brunei Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Malawi decreased to 1308.79 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 1447.86 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Malawi averaged 825.29 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1909.80 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 86.23 KBps in the third quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for MalawiInternet Speed.

External Debt in Malawi increased to 1569794.22 MWK Million in 2018 from 1486661.76 MWK Million in 2017. External Debt in Malawi averaged 287479.95 MWK Million from 1984 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1569794.22 MWK Million in 2018 and a record low of 980.60 MWK Million in 1984. This page provides - Malawi External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Malawi increased to 139966.40 MWK Million in 2018 from 134737.90 MWK Million in 2017. Government Spending in Malawi averaged 90742.62 MWK Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 139966.40 MWK Million in 2018 and a record low of 27173.70 MWK Million in 2002. 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 - Malawi Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malawi recorded a government budget deficit of 33.90 MWK Billion in December of 2019. Government Budget Value in Malawi averaged -12.35 MWK Billion from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 56.50 MWK Billion in June of 2014 and a record low of -54.50 MWK Billion in November of 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Malawi Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Mali decreased to 773.93 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 1029.88 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Mali averaged 475.52 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1029.88 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 235.49 KBps in the third quarter of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaliInternet Speed.

Exports to Turkish Region of Northern Cyprus in Turkey decreased to 72.49 USD Million in March from 81.53 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Turkish Region of Northern Cyprus in Turkey averaged 93.09 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 153.24 USD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 52.78 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Turkish Region Of Northern Cyprus.

Government Debt in Greece increased to 356014.92 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 353850.25 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Greece averaged 304520.13 EUR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 367978 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 215415.74 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Central Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Greece recorded a government budget deficit of 715.30 EUR Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Greece averaged -4933.55 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22737.60 EUR Million in October of 1998 and a record low of -30872 EUR Million in December of 2009. 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 the latest reported value for - Greece Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cyprus recorded a government budget deficit of 277.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Cyprus averaged -104.93 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 417.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of -1522.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2014. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Cyprus Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the measures adopted by the Italian government to address fiscal sustainability while boosting growth and equity.

Switzerland has made a broadly balanced recovery from the economic crisis, but slower activity in Europe and pressures on the Swiss franc weigh on the near-term outlook, according to the latest Economic Survey of Switzerland.

Indonesia has improved its macro-economic and structural policies over the last 15 years. Its economy, with strong and stable growth rates of 5–6.6%, is catching up with other countries in the region and allowing Indonesia to focus on its development agenda.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes the Spanish government's budget and the economic policy measures announced yesterday.

Low growth and huge current account deficits have characterised the Portuguese economy over the past decade.

The President of the French Republic, Mr. François Hollande, met the Heads of international economic organisations at the OECD on Monday 29th October.

The gross borrowing needs of OECD governments are projected to increase slightly to around USD 10.9 trillion in 2013, up from the already high level of USD 10.8 trillion in 2012, according to a new OECD report.

The OECD provides an update on global economy in this statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee - April 2013.

Japan is poised for an economic expansion, but long-term growth prospects remain contingent on additional efforts to revitalise the economy and reduce unsustainable levels of public debt, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Japan.

Austerity programmes to restore order to public finances can add to the woes of already struggling economies, leading to more job losses and social hardship. But there are ways for governments to put their fiscal houses in order, while supporting growth and reducing income inequality at the same time.

Old ways of thinking won’t bring developed countries back to economic life. Weighed down by the legacy of the crisis, they also face deep challenges like a faltering labour supply and slowing innovation. And growth itself won’t be enough–it must also be stable, inclusive and green. The need for structural reforms has never been greater, but they will require difficult trade-offs.

Italy has made considerable progress in strengthening its public finances and adopting wide-ranging reforms to boost economic growth. The new government must build on past achievements and ensure that they are sustained and reinforced, says a new OECD report.

Innovation-based growth, underpinned by investments in a broad range of knowledge-based capital (KBC), is central to raising long-term living standards.

Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report.

Government bond yields have recently increased in many OECD countries from rock-bottom levels and a further increase is likely with the normalisation of monetary policies.

Adopting ambitious and comprehensive structural reform agendas will offer governments the best chance for a return to strong, sustainable and balanced economic growth that creates jobs and reduces inequality, according to the OECD’s latest Going for Growth report

Future generations will pay a high price if countries fail to reform pension, health care and unemployment schemes, according to a new OECD report.

Income and earning inequality has been on the rise in most of the OECD and in many emerging economies since the 1980s. This paper estimates a model of earnings inequality across OECD countries that incorporates determinants of relative demand and supply of more and less-skilled labour.

Unfavourable demographic trends in many OECD countries threaten the sustainability of potential labour resources, GDP growth and fiscal positions. One factor that is expected to mitigate these trends is continued inflows of migrant workers from low income economies.

This paper describes developments in real long-term interest rates in the main OECD economies and surveys their various determinants. Real long-term government bond yields declined from the 1980s to very low levels in the recent period, though they have not reached the historical lows of the 1970s.

Full implementation of the structural reforms adopted and announced in France would boost potential annual economic growth by one third, or 0.4 percentage points per year over ten years, according to the OECD.

The President of the French Republic, Mr. François Hollande, met the Heads of five international economic organisations at the OECD on Friday 17th October to discuss the challenges facing the global economy.

Designing policies that protect society while allowing for Internet’s great economic potential to be fulfilled, is a difficult task. This paper investigates this challenge and takes stock of existing regulations in OECD and selected non-OECD countries in specific areas related to the digital economy.

Structural transformation towards a more knowledge-based economy will strengthen Spain’s medium-term growth prospects. To deal with long standing impediments to higher growth the government has a substantial structural reform programme touching on education, the labour market and the business environment.

The analysis suggests that over the next 50 years, the geographical centre of trade will continue to shift from OECD to non-OECD regions reflecting faster growth in non-OECD countries.

Improving Myanmar's agricultural sector by building up food processing activities and related services could help the transformation of the country's economy, to a more modern one able to produce higher-value goods for export, according to a new OECD report.

Financial crises do more than impose huge costs: they have bigger and more insidious effects. We face big challenges in maintaining the supply of global public goods as the world integrates. But these challenges will not be managed successfully if we do not first overcome the legacy of the crisis.

Economic reforms have helped Slovenia recover from the crisis, but further action is needed to strengthen the banking and corporate sectors, stabilise debt and create jobs, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Slovenia.

Governments should set prudent debt targets to ensure that public finances serve to promote economic growth and stability, according to new OECD research.

France devotes a great deal of resources to vocational training for youths and especially adults, but the system is unduly complex and yields rather poor returns. The basic literacy and numeracy skills of many French adults remain weak in international comparison, with harmful effects on employment opportunities, wages and well-being.

This is the first paper that comprehensively documents the profiles of the 1% highest paid employees across 18 European countries. The data come from the largest harmonised source available, an employer-based survey that covers the labour income of 10 million employees, excluding the self-employed.