The inflation rate in Barbados was recorded at 7.20 percent in December of 2019. Inflation Rate in Barbados averaged 4.24 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.20 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -2.60 percent in November of 2015. In Barbados, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (33.8 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 17 percent; Housing and Utilities for 12.3 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 10.1 percent; Fuel and Light for 6.3 percent; Health for 5.9 percent and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 3.7 percent. Clothing and Footwear; Miscellaneous Goods and Services; Education and Recreation and Culture account for the remaining 10.9 percent of total weight. This page provides - Barbados Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Barbados increased to 163.60 points in December from 162.50 points in November of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Barbados averaged 157.87 points from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 172.30 points in September of 2014 and a record low of 140.30 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Barbados Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Barbados decreased to 190 points in December of 2019 from 191 points in November of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Barbados averaged 164.74 points from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 202.10 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 141.70 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Barbados Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Barbados increased 12.40 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Barbados averaged 5.60 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.08 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -2.40 percent in September of 2018. This page provides - Barbados Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Barbados decreased to 8.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Barbados averaged 10.50 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.20 percent in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 7.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. This page provides - Barbados Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Barbados decreased to 126 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 129 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Barbados averaged 119.53 Thousand from 1983 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 136.70 Thousand in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of 89 Thousand in the second quarter of 1985. This page provides - Barbados Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Barbados decreased to 198.10 points in January from 199.60 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Barbados averaged 143.51 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 199.60 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 98.20 points in May of 2002. This page provides - Barbados Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Barbados remained unchanged at 1 BBL/D/1K in December from 1 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Barbados averaged 1.10 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.90 BBL/D/1K in January of 1999 and a record low of 0.77 BBL/D/1K in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Barbados Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Barbados remained unchanged at 4 percent in March from 4 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Barbados averaged 7.82 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in February of 1992 and a record low of 0 percent in February of 1993. This page provides - Barbados Prime Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Barbados stands at B- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Barbados was last set at Caa1 with stable outlook. This page provides - Barbados Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Barbados recorded 83 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Barbados reported 7 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Barbados Coronavirus Cases.

Barbados recorded 7 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Barbados reported 83 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Barbados Coronavirus Deaths.

Barbados recorded 53 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Barbados reported 7 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Barbados Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Barbados stands at 11.10 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Barbados averaged 10.19 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.10 percent in 2019 and a record low of 10.10 percent in 2010. In Barbados, 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 Barbados because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - Barbados Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing Production in Cuba decreased 0.40 percent in December of 2018 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Cuba averaged 4.46 percent from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 18.70 percent in 2013 and a record low of -2.90 percent in 2010. This page provides - Cuba Manufacturing Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in Barbados decreased 8.60 percent in March of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Barbados averaged -2.50 percent from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19.10 percent in January of 2017 and a record low of -21.10 percent in May of 2009. This page provides - Barbados Manufacturing Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cambodia recorded a trade deficit of 1422.40 KHR Billion in September of 2019. Balance of Trade in Cambodia averaged -1241.67 KHR Billion from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 363.20 KHR Billion in August of 2017 and a record low of -3753 KHR Billion in December of 2013. The garment industry in Cambodia has been expanding rapidly and as a result textiles account for more than 70% of total exports. Cambodia’s other exports include footwear, natural rubber and fish products. Cambodia mainly imports petroleum products, fabrics, vehicles, wholesale yarn, cigarettes, electrical communications equipment and medicine. Cambodia’s main trading partners are the United States, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Canada and Viet Nam. . This page provides - Cambodia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Laos recorded a trade surplus of 20.37 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Laos averaged -173.54 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 41.50 USD Million in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of -734.71 USD Million in the first quarter of 2015. As a landlocked communist state, Laos has a relatively closed economy and engages in trade with only a few neighbouring countries. Laos consistently runs trade deficits due to its underdeveloped infrastructure and undiversified export base. Laos' main exports are wood, clothing, coffee, electricity, metals, corn and rubber. Laos mainly imports oil, machinery and equipment, vehicles, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, beverages and cement. This page provides the latest reported value for - Laos Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Republic of the Congo recorded a trade surplus of 6564 USD Billion in 2018. Balance of Trade in Republic of the Congo averaged 1114.08 USD Billion from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6844 USD Billion in 2011 and a record low of -1109 USD Billion in 2015. Republic of Congo has one of the largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, the country runs consistent trade surpluses. Republic of Congo also exports diamonds and timber. Main imports are: foodstuffs, machinery and clothing. Main trading partners are United States, Angola and France. This page provides - Republic of the Congo Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Peru decreased to 0.67 percent in April from 0.71 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Peru averaged 6.29 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.30 percent in February of 1992 and a record low of 0.45 percent in April of 2014. In Peru, the bank savings rate is the average rate of interest on savings deposits paid by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Peru Bank Savings Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a trade deficit of 8927.70 BTN Million in the second quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bhutan averaged -5217.75 BTN Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3469.80 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -12698.10 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. Recent hydroelectric projects have narrowed Bhutan’s trade deficit. Bhutan mainly exports electricity, metals, chemical products, food, wood and rubber. Bhutan mainly imports oil and fuels, base metals, machinery and electrical appliances, vehicles, wood and food. Bhutan's main trading partner is India, accounting for 90 percent of foreign trade. Other partners include Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Bangladesh and Japan. This page provides - Bhutan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Liberia remained unchanged at 12.40 percent in November from 12.40 percent in October of 2019. Bank Lending Rate in Liberia averaged 13.78 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20.30 percent in September of 2004 and a record low of 12.10 percent in August of 2018. This page provides - Liberia Bank Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Liberia recorded a trade deficit of 23.80 USD Million in October of 2019. Balance of Trade in Liberia averaged -45.29 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.10 USD Million in January of 2005 and a record low of -198.10 USD Million in January of 2015. Liberia’s systemic trade deficit is a result of high imports. Liberia is a net importer of fuel (35 percent of total imports) and machinery (25 percent). The main exports are: rubber (60 percent of total exports), gold, diamonds and iron. Liberia’s main trading partners are the United States, Canada and the Middle East. This page provides the latest reported value for - Liberia Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports Tobacco & Tobacco Manufactures in Singapore decreased to 62.14 SGD Million in March from 76.15 SGD Million in February of 2020. Imports Tobacco & Tobacco Manufactures in Singapore averaged 99.50 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 150.29 SGD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 62.14 SGD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports Ofbacco & Tobacco Manufactures.

Bankruptcies in Singapore decreased to 91 Companies in March from 127 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Singapore averaged 203.55 Companies from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 507 Companies in January of 2004 and a record low of 78 Companies in February of 2011. In Singapore, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Singapore Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Singapore increased to 1484990.80 SGD Million in March from 1423608.20 SGD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Singapore averaged 307216.36 SGD Million from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1484990.80 SGD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1509.90 SGD Million in January of 1961. This page provides - Singapore Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Sweden increased to 795 Companies in March from 629 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Sweden averaged 697.10 Companies from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2148 Companies in October of 1992 and a record low of 276 Companies in July of 1983. In Sweden, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Sweden Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Sweden increased to 11404114 SEK Million in March from 10671089 SEK Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Sweden averaged 6307518.74 SEK Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13664616 SEK Million in April of 2018 and a record low of 1784742 SEK Million in January of 1996. This page provides - Sweden Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Iceland decreased to 119 Companies in March from 120 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Iceland averaged 65 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 214 Companies in March of 2011 and a record low of 6 Companies in August of 2004. This page provides - Iceland Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Iceland increased to 4065831 ISK Million in March from 3943862 ISK Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Iceland averaged 2665597.29 ISK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14896283 ISK Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 257400 ISK Million in January of 1995. This page provides - Iceland Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Energy In the Euro Area increased to -15861.60 EUR Million in February from -20192.30 EUR Million in January of 2020. Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Energy in the Euro Area averaged -17725.63 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -3479.80 EUR Million in February of 1999 and a record low of -33381.50 EUR Million in March of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Energy.

Trade Balance Extra-Ea18 - Consumer Goods (Excl.Transport Eqp.) In the Euro Area decreased to 3466.20 EUR Million in January from 6522.40 EUR Million in December of 2019. Trade Balance Extra-Ea18 - Consumer Goods (Excl.Tr in the Euro Area averaged 2201.33 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9185.40 EUR Million in March of 2018 and a record low of -3083.50 EUR Million in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Consumer Goods (excl.t.

Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Consumer Goods In the Euro Area decreased to 9454.50 EUR Million in January from 11074.80 EUR Million in December of 2019. Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Consumer Goods in the Euro Area averaged 8240.96 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18249.90 EUR Million in July of 2015 and a record low of -782.50 EUR Million in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Consumer Goods.

Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Chemicals In the Euro Area decreased to 15283.40 EUR Million in February from 15595.90 EUR Million in January of 2020. Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Chemicals in the Euro Area averaged 8489.58 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17954.10 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 2317.30 EUR Million in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra Ea18 - Chemicals.

Trade Balance Extra-Ea18 - Capital Goods (Unit Value Index) In the Euro Area increased to 95.80 points in January from 94.80 points in December of 2019. Trade Balance Extra-Ea18 - Capital Goods (Unit Val in the Euro Area averaged 97.18 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.60 points in August of 2008 and a record low of 88.30 points in October of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Capital Goods (unit Va.

Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Capital Goods In the Euro Area decreased to 4453 EUR Million in January from 17426.40 EUR Million in December of 2019. Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Capital Goods in the Euro Area averaged 7909.68 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18312.10 EUR Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 569.70 EUR Million in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra-ea18 - Capital Goods.

Trade Balance Extra-ea18 In the Euro Area decreased to 99.20 points in January from 99.40 points in December of 2019. Trade Balance Extra-ea18 in the Euro Area averaged 104.16 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.40 points in January of 2002 and a record low of 93.20 points in September of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Trade Balance Extra-ea18.

Bank Lending Rate In the Euro Area decreased to 1.80 percent in March from 1.88 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in the Euro Area averaged 3.93 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.52 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 1.80 percent in March of 2020. in the Euro Area, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Euro Area Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Papua New Guinea recorded a trade surplus of 6676 PGK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Papua New Guinea averaged 1996.49 PGK Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7349 PGK Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 75 PGK Million in the fourth quarter of 1997. As a major exporter of commodities, Papua New Guinea consistently runs trade surpluses. Papua New Guinea mainly exports gold, oil, copper, coffee, cocoa, vegetable oils, fish and wood. Papua New Guinea mainly imports fuel, rice, vehicles, heavy machinery, meat, iron and steel, and tires. Papua New Guinea's main trading partners are Australia, Japan, China, the United States, Singapore and the Netherlands. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IP Addresses in Zimbabwe increased to 37456 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 35065 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Zimbabwe averaged 15606.38 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 39822 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 5516 IP in the second quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for ZimbabweIP Addresses.

Temperature in Zimbabwe increased to 19.76 celsius in August from 17 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Zimbabwe averaged 21.12 celsius from 1850 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 26.60 celsius in October of 1995 and a record low of 14.08 celsius in July of 1907. This page includes a chart with historical data for Zimbabwe Temperature.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Zimbabwe stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Zimbabwe averaged 27.22 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 30.90 percent in 2007 and a record low of 25 percent in 2017. In Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe. This page provides - Zimbabwe Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Family in Zimbabwe remained unchanged at 575 USD/Month in 2018 from 575 USD/Month in 2018. 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. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

Wages High Skilled in Zimbabwe increased to 951 USD/Month in 2018 from 870 USD/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Zimbabwe averaged 954.75 USD/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1030 USD/Month in 2016 and a record low of 870 USD/Month in 2017. This page provides - Zimbabwe Wages High Skilled- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages Low Skilled in Zimbabwe decreased to 231 USD/Month in 2018 from 341 USD/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Zimbabwe averaged 282.75 USD/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 341 USD/Month in 2017 and a record low of 231 USD/Month in 2018. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys. This page provides - Zimbabwe Wages Low Skilled- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Zimbabwe increased to 405 USD Million in 2018 from 341 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Zimbabwe averaged 221.69 USD Million from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 989 USD Million in 2002 and a record low of 105 USD Million in 2010.

External Debt in Zimbabwe increased to 13134 USD Million in 2018 from 11299 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Zimbabwe averaged 6690.40 USD Million from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13134 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 3422 USD Million in 2001. This page provides - Zimbabwe External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zimbabwe scored 44.24 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Zimbabwe averaged 12.37 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.24 Points in 2019 and a record low of 2.77 Points in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Zimbabwe Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zimbabwe is the 127 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 Zimbabwe averaged 128.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 136 in 2011 and a record low of 112 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 - Zimbabwe Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zimbabwe is ranked 140 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Zimbabwe improved to 140 in 2019 from 155 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Zimbabwe averaged 160.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 171 in 2011 and a record low of 140 in 2019. 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 Zimbabwe.