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Kazakhstan Unemployed Persons

The number of unemployed persons in Kazakhstan increased to 442.60 Thousand in March of 2020 from 441.60 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Kazakhstan averaged 544.01 Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 912.40 Thousand in January of 2001 and a record low of 434.40 Thousand in June of 2018. In Kazakhstan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Kazakhstan Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Core Inflation Rate

Core consumer prices in Kazakhstan increased 6.78 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Kazakhstan averaged 7.98 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.80 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of 1.23 percent in March of 2017. This page provides - Kazakhstan Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Kazakhstan decreased to 3862679 in February from 3907533 in January of 2020. Car Registrations in Kazakhstan averaged 3721930.30 from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4047767 in November of 2018 and a record low of 3021947 in December of 2014. This page provides - Kazakhstan Car Registrations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Housing Index

Housing Index in Kazakhstan decreased to 107 points in March from 107.20 points in February of 2020. Housing Index in Kazakhstan averaged 109.16 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 161.50 points in September of 2007 and a record low of 89.10 points in February of 2009. In Kazakhstan, housing index refers to year over year changes in prices of new houses in the capital city, and in the selected cities of Almaty, Shymkent, Semey and regional centers by organizations engaged in real estate transactions in the city fund, including construction companies. This page provides - Kazakhstan Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Balance of Trade

Kazakhstan recorded a trade surplus of 2525.70 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Kazakhstan averaged 1503.39 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6771.90 USD Million in June of 2011 and a record low of -22.10 USD Million in November of 1998. Kazakhstan has been recording trade surpluses since 1998 mainly due to rise in shipments of oil and other commodities. Main imports are: electronics, machinery and mechanical appliances (25 percent of total imports); mineral products (15 percent); transport equipment (12 percent) and base metals and related products (10 percent). Main trading partners are: China (12 percent of total exports and 17 of imports) and Russia (10 percent of exports and 40 percent of imports). Others include: Italy (18 percent of total exports and 4 percent of imports), Netherlands and Germany. This page provides - Kazakhstan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Short-Term Economic Indicator

Leading Economic Index Kazakhstan increased 3.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Kazakhstan averaged 3.63 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.40 percent in December of 2009 and a record low of -8.20 percent in October of 2012. Short-term economic indicator in Kazakhstan is calculated on the basis of real growth rate in six branches of economy - agriculture, industry, construction, trade, transport and communications. This page provides - Kazakhstan Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Exports

Exports in Kazakhstan increased to 4756.50 USD Million in February from 4330.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports in Kazakhstan averaged 3583.85 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9788.50 USD Million in June of 2011 and a record low of 286.50 USD Million in January of 1999. Kazakhstan has an export-oriented economy, highly dependent on shipments of oil and related products (73 percent of total exports). Other exports include: ferrous metals, copper, aluminum, zinc and uranium. Main export partners are: Italy (18 percent), China (12 percent of total exports), Netherlands (11 percent), Russia (10 percent) and France (6 percent). Others include: Switzerland, Ukraine and Canada. This page provides - Kazakhstan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Imports

Imports in Kazakhstan decreased to 2230.80 USD Million in February from 2428.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports in Kazakhstan averaged 2080.46 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4587.30 USD Million in December of 2013 and a record low of 252.60 USD Million in June of 1999. Kazakhstan main imports are: electronics, machinery and mechanical appliances (25 percent of total imports); mineral products (15 percent); transport equipment (12 percent); base metals and related products (10 percent); chemicals and related products (8 percent) and foodstuffs and beverages (6 percent). Main import partners are: Russia (34 percent of total imports) and China (17 percent). Others include: Germany (6.6 percent), United States (4.4 percent) and Italy (3.9 percent). This page provides - Kazakhstan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Kazakhstan increased to 2301265 KZT Million in March from 2215110 KZT Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Kazakhstan averaged 753584.17 KZT Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2301265 KZT Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2273 KZT Million in December of 1993. Kazakhstan 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 - Kazakhstan Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Kazakhstan increased to 6164531 KZT Million in March from 5687711 KZT Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Kazakhstan averaged 1941207.47 KZT Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6412273 KZT Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 7941 KZT Million in January of 1994. This page provides - Kazakhstan Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Kazakhstan increased to 16407064 KZT Million in March from 15507593 KZT Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Kazakhstan averaged 4686995.35 KZT Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16407064 KZT Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 8197 KZT Million in December of 1993. Kazakhstan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Kazakhstan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Kazakhstan increased to 22577476 KZT Million in March from 20793931 KZT Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Kazakhstan averaged 6629978.75 KZT Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22577476 KZT Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 8197 KZT Million in December of 1993. Kazakhstan Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Kazakhstan Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Consumer Credit

Consumer Credit in Kazakhstan increased to 6868873 KZT Million in March from 6785699 KZT Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Kazakhstan averaged 1973608.22 KZT Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6868873 KZT Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1275 KZT Million in January of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Kazakhstan Steel Production

Steel Production in Kazakhstan decreased to 310 Thousand Tonnes in March from 330 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Kazakhstan averaged 346.38 Thousand Tonnes from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2004 and a record low of 56 Thousand Tonnes in December of 2018. This page has Steel Production values for Kazakhstan.




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Kazakhstan Gasoline Prices

Gasoline Prices in Kazakhstan increased to 0.40 USD/Liter in April from 0.39 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Kazakhstan averaged 0.48 USD/Liter from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.56 USD/Liter in February of 2018 and a record low of 0.39 USD/Liter in March of 2020. This page provides - Kazakhstan Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Minimum Monthly Wage

Minimum Wages in Kazakhstan increased to 42500 KZT/Month in 2019 from 28284 KZT/Month in 2018. Minimum Wages in Kazakhstan averaged 14918.20 KZT/Month from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 42500 KZT/Month in 2019 and a record low of 2680 KZT/Month in 2000. This page provides - Kazakhstan Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Crude Oil Production

Crude Oil Production in Kazakhstan decreased to 1945 BBL/D/1K in January from 1949 BBL/D/1K in December of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Kazakhstan averaged 1191.57 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1958 BBL/D/1K in February of 2019 and a record low of 407 BBL/D/1K in November of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan Crude Oil 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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Kazakhstan Producer Prices Change

Producer Prices in Kazakhstan decreased 13.40 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Kazakhstan averaged 12.38 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 71.70 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -33.60 percent in July of 2009. 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 - Kazakhstan Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Kazakhstan was recorded at 6.80 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Kazakhstan averaged 44.51 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2960.80 percent in December of 1992 and a record low of 1.90 percent in December of 1998. In Kazakhstan, the main components of the consumer price index are: food and non-alcoholic beverages (34 percent of the total weight); housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (18 percent) and clothing and footwear (12 percent). Transport accounts for 9 percent; household equipment for 5 percent; recreation and culture for 4 percent and alcoholic beverages and tobacco for 4 percent. Others include: miscellaneous goods and services (3.9 percent); health care (3 percent); communications (2.9 percent); education (2.7 percent) and restaurants and hotels (2 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 1995. The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in the fourteen regional capitals and 27 major cities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan 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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Kazakhstan Inflation Rate MoM

The Consumer Price Index in Kazakhstan increased 0.90 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Kazakhstan averaged 1.74 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45.90 percent in June of 1994 and a record low of -1 percent in August of 1998. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan Inflation Rate 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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Kazakhstan Manufacturing Pmi

Manufacturing Pmi in Kazakhstan decreased to 47.10 points in January from 48.20 points in December of 2019. Manufacturing Pmi in Kazakhstan averaged 48.40 points from 2019 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 49.90 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 47.10 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Kazakhstan Manufacturing Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Services Pmi

Services Pmi in Kazakhstan remained unchanged at 46.60 points in December from 46.60 points in November of 2019. This page provides - Kazakhstan Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Government Spending

Government Spending in Kazakhstan increased to 6349831.80 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4258344.80 KZT Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Kazakhstan averaged 1847050.59 KZT Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6349831.80 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 150857.30 KZT Million in the first quarter of 2005. 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 - Kazakhstan Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Kazakhstan decreased to 1005.90 points in April from 1130.10 points in March of 2020. Producer Prices in Kazakhstan averaged 561.81 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1209.06 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 122.10 points in March of 1999. In Kazakhstan, 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 - Kazakhstan Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Gross Fixed Capital Formation

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kazakhstan increased to 16010 KZT Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10275 KZT Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kazakhstan averaged 9329.55 KZT Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 156524.50 KZT Billion in the second quarter of 2003 and a record low of 385 KZT Billion in the first quarter of 2006. This page provides - Kazakhstan Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Kazakhstan increased to 35374295 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21758916 KZT Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Kazakhstan averaged 7911144.95 KZT Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35374295 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 747221.10 KZT Million in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - Kazakhstan Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index CPI in Kazakhstan increased to 817.40 points in April from 810.20 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Kazakhstan averaged 399.79 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 817.40 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 145.30 points in October of 1998. In Kazakhstan, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Kazakhstan Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan - Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Kazakhstan stands at BBB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Kazakhstan was last set at Baa3 with positive outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Kazakhstan was last reported at BBB 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 Kazakhstan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Kazakhstan as reported by major credit rating agencies.




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Kazakhstan CPI Transportation

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Kazakhstan decreased to 105 points in April of 2020 from 105.20 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Kazakhstan averaged 107.58 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 123.20 points in August of 2008 and a record low of 93.80 points in March of 2002. This page provides - Kazakhstan Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Kazakhstan Coronavirus Cases

Kazakhstan recorded 4922 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Kazakhstan reported 31 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kazakhstan Coronavirus Cases.




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Kazakhstan Coronavirus Deaths

Kazakhstan recorded 31 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Kazakhstan reported 4922 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kazakhstan Coronavirus Deaths.




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Kazakhstan Coronavirus Recovered

Kazakhstan recorded 1631 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Kazakhstan reported 31 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kazakhstan Coronavirus Recovered.




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Jamaica IP Addresses

IP Addresses in Jamaica increased to 166943 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 164347 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Jamaica averaged 129865.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 175378 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 60356 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for JamaicaIP Addresses.




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Jamaica Average Temperature

Temperature in Jamaica decreased to 26.05 celsius in December from 26.08 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Jamaica averaged 26.09 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.82 celsius in July of 1869 and a record low of 22.07 celsius in January of 1852. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Average Temperature.




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Jamaica Average Precipitation

Precipitation in Jamaica increased to 171.27 mm in December from 66.85 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Jamaica averaged 176.37 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 1162.21 mm in October of 2005 and a record low of 1.71 mm in March of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Average Precipitation.




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Jamaica Government Debt to GDP

Jamaica recorded a government debt equivalent to 103.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Debt to GDP in Jamaica averaged 126.57 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 212.40 percent in 1984 and a record low of 70.50 percent in 1996. 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 - Jamaica Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Jamaica Current Account to GDP

Jamaica recorded a Current Account deficit of 2.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Jamaica averaged -8.02 percent from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -1.20 percent in 2016 and a record low of -20.40 percent in 2008. 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 - Jamaica Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Jamaica Military Expenditure

Military Expenditure in Jamaica increased to 201 USD Million in 2018 from 144 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Jamaica averaged 96.19 USD Million from 1976 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 201 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 60.80 USD Million in 1985.




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Jamaica GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Jamaica was last recorded at 4841.65 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Jamaica is equivalent to 38 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Jamaica averaged 4463.16 USD from 1966 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5370.56 USD in 1972 and a record low of 3473.10 USD in 1985. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Jamaica GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Jamaica Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Jamaica increased to 560699.72 JMD Million in May from 551952.47 JMD Million in April of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Jamaica averaged 219327.93 JMD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 560699.72 JMD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 79732.50 JMD Million in March of 1999. This page provides - Jamaica Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Jamaica GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Jamaica was last recorded at 8265.60 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Jamaica, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 47 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Jamaica averaged 8143.77 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8706.30 USD in 2007 and a record low of 7301.10 USD in 1990. 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 - Jamaica GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica

Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica decreased to 3.20 percent in 2018 from 3.70 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica averaged 13.49 percent from 1979 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36.40 percent in 1994 and a record low of 3.20 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 Jamaica.




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Jamaica Competitiveness Index

Jamaica scored 58.25 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Jamaica averaged 16.34 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.25 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.76 Points in 2012. 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 - Jamaica Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Jamaica Competitiveness Rank

Jamaica is the 80 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 Jamaica averaged 86.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107 in 2012 and a record low of 67 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 - Jamaica Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica

Jamaica is ranked 71 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Jamaica improved to 71 in 2019 from 75 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica averaged 76.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 94 in 2013 and a record low of 65 in 2015. 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 Jamaica.




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Jamaica Terrorism Index

Terrorism Index in Jamaica decreased to 0.47 in 2018 from 1.09 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Jamaica averaged 0.12 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.09 in 2017 and a record low of 0 in 2003. 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).




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Jamaica Corruption Index

Jamaica scored 43 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Jamaica averaged 37.25 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44 Points in 2017 and a record low of 30 Points in 2009. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Jamaica Corruption Rank

Jamaica is the 74 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Jamaica averaged 72.40 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2009 and a record low of 45 in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Jamaica Sales Tax Rate - VAT

The Sales Tax Rate in Jamaica stands at 16.50 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Jamaica averaged 16.64 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in 2010 and a record low of 16.50 percent in 2007. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Jamaica Corporate Tax Rate

The Corporate Tax Rate in Jamaica stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Jamaica averaged 29.76 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33.33 percent in 2006 and a record low of 25 percent in 2013. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.