Estonia is the 31 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 Estonia averaged 31.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 in 2010 and a record low of 26 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 - Estonia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ethiopia is the 126 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 Ethiopia averaged 118.92 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127 in 2014 and a record low of 106 in 2012. 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 - Ethiopia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Finland is the 11 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 Finland averaged 6.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12 in 2017 and a record low of 3 in 2013. 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 - Finland Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

France is the 15 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 France averaged 18.23 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23 in 2014 and a record low of 15 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 - France Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gabon is the 119 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 Gabon averaged 107.83 from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119 in 2019 and a record low of 99 in 2013. 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 - Gabon Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gambia is the 124 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 Gambia averaged 106.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 125 in 2015 and a record low of 81 in 2010. 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 - Gambia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Georgia is the 74 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 Georgia averaged 79.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 93 in 2011 and a record low of 66 in 2016. 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 - Georgia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany is the 7 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 Germany averaged 5.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7 in 2007 and a record low of 3 in 2017. 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 - Germany Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ghana is the 111 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 Ghana averaged 110.18 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119 in 2016 and a record low of 102 in 2009. 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 - Ghana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Greece is the 59 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 Greece averaged 73.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 96 in 2013 and a record low of 53 in 2017. 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 - Greece Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bolivia is the 107 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 Bolivia averaged 108.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2017 and a record low of 98 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 - Bolivia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is the 92 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 97.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111 in 2016 and a record low of 82 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 - Bosnia and Herzegovina Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana is the 91 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 Botswana averaged 75 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 in 2019 and a record low of 56 in 2009. 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 - Botswana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Brazil is the 71 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 Brazil averaged 62.85 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 75 in 2016 and a record low of 48 in 2013. 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 - Brazil Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Bulgaria is the 49 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 Bulgaria averaged 63.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79 in 2008 and a record low of 49 in 2019. 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 - Bulgaria Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Burkina Faso is the 130 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 Burkina Faso averaged 128.45 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 140 in 2014 and a record low of 112 in 2008. 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 - Burkina Faso 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.

Cambodia is the 106 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 Cambodia averaged 101.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110 in 2008 and a record low of 85 in 2013. 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 - Cambodia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cameroon is the 123 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 Cameroon averaged 115.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 123 in 2019 and a record low of 109 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 - Cameroon Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Canada is the 14 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 Canada averaged 12.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 in 2015 and a record low of 9 in 2010. 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 - Canada Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Chile is the 33 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 Chile averaged 31.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 in 2016 and a record low of 26 in 2008. 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 - Chile Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

China is the 28 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 China averaged 29.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 in 2008 and a record low of 26 in 2012. 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 - China Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending in Belgium increased to 25718 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 25429 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Belgium averaged 18159.48 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25718 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 9857 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1980. 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 - Belgium Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Belgium increased to 57414 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 57137 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Belgium averaged 40307.76 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57414 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 22538 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1981. This page provides - Belgium Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Belgium increased to 4177.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4153.40 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3481.10 Thousand from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4177.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3010.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1983. In Belgium, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Belgium Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 297977 in March of 2020 from 305031 in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 416509.48 from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 533460 in February of 1985 and a record low of 281099 in May of 2019. In Belgium, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Belgium Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Belgium increased to 2597 in January from 2322 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Belgium averaged 2334.86 from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5010 in December of 1997 and a record low of 1099 in January of 1998. This page provides - Belgium Residential Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Temperature in Suriname decreased to 26.67 celsius in December from 27.53 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Suriname averaged 26.17 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.59 celsius in November of 2012 and a record low of 23.40 celsius in January of 1890. This page includes a chart with historical data for Suriname Average Temperature.

Suriname scored 3.71 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Suriname averaged 3.70 Points from 2012 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 3.75 Points in 2014 and a record low of 3.67 Points in 2013. Competitiveness Index in Suriname is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Suriname Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Suriname is the 110 most competitive nation in the world out of 138 countries ranked in the 2016-2017 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Suriname averaged 110.50 from 2012 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 114 in 2013 and a record low of 106 in 2014. Competitiveness Rank in Suriname is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies and indicates their position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Suriname Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Suriname was last recorded at 8048.60 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Suriname is equivalent to 64 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Suriname averaged 6324.35 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8930.60 USD in 2013 and a record low of 3335 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Suriname GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Suriname was last recorded at 13775.90 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Suriname, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 78 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Suriname averaged 11914.21 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15285.50 USD in 2013 and a record low of 9460.70 USD in 1996. 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 - Suriname GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Suriname increased to 7934 SRD Million in 2018 from 7134.70 SRD Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Suriname averaged 4219.62 SRD Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7934 SRD Million in 2018 and a record low of 1772.40 SRD Million in 2006. This page provides - Suriname Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Suriname stands at 38 percent. In Suriname, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Suriname. This page provides - Suriname Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Temperature in Oman decreased to 22.17 celsius in December from 25.42 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Oman averaged 26.90 celsius from 1843 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35.10 celsius in July of 2009 and a record low of 17.56 celsius in January of 1911. This page includes a chart with historical data for Oman Average Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Oman decreased to 6611 USD Million in 2018 from 6803 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Oman averaged 3211.10 USD Million from 1971 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9706 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 353 USD Million in 1971.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Oman was last recorded at 15663.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Oman is equivalent to 124 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Oman averaged 12907.62 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 19454.20 USD in 2009 and a record low of 713.70 USD in 1961. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Oman GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Oman was last recorded at 36830.90 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Oman, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 207 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Oman averaged 40795.26 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 45743.20 USD in 2009 and a record low of 35042.10 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 - Oman GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Oman scored 63.61 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Oman averaged 19.14 Points from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64.40 Points in 2018 and a record low of 4.25 Points in 2016. 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 - Oman Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Oman is the 53 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 Oman averaged 43.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2016 and a record low of 32 in 2012. 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 - Oman Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending in Oman increased to 5649 OMR Million in 2018 from 5571.60 OMR Million in 2017. Government Spending in Oman averaged 3953.50 OMR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6714.50 OMR Million in 2015 and a record low of 2094 OMR Million in 1999. 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 - Oman Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Oman stands at 0 percent. In Oman, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Oman. This page provides - Oman Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence Price Trends in European Union increased to 18.30 in June from 18 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Price Trends in European Union averaged 20.75 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 48.80 in September of 1990 and a record low of -11.50 in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Price Trends.

Consumer Confidence Current Conditions in European Union increased to -8.50 in June from -10.40 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Current Conditions in European Union averaged -26.18 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of -4.80 in May of 2000 and a record low of -65.90 in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Current Conditions.

Consumer Confidence Economic Expectations in European Union increased to -5 in June from -6.90 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Economic Expectations in European Union averaged -11.27 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1.40 in April of 2000 and a record low of -39.80 in March of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Economic Expectations.

Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in European Union increased to -0.40 in June from -1.50 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in European Union averaged -7.18 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2.20 in April of 2001 and a record low of -16.60 in February of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations.

Consumer Confidence Unemployment Expectations in European Union decreased to 3.50 in June from 5.20 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Unemployment Expectations in European Union averaged 24.91 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 67.10 in March of 2009 and a record low of 0.80 in May of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Unemployment Expectations.

Consumer Confidence Financial Expectations in European Union decreased to 0.20 in June from 0.50 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Financial Expectations in European Union averaged -1.89 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5.40 in April of 2001 and a record low of -12.60 in July of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Financial Expectations.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in European Union stands at 38.60 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in European Union averaged 41.13 percent from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 47 percent in 1996 and a record low of 38 percent in 2009. In the European Union, the Personal Income Tax Rate is an average of the taxes collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. This page provides - European Union Personal Income Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.