The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom stagnated 0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 0.60 percent from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5 percent in the first quarter of 1973 and a record low of -2.70 percent in the first quarter of 1974. The services sector is the most important and account for 79 percent of United Kingdom's GDP. The biggest segments within services are: government, education and health (19 percent of total GDP); real estate (12 percent); professional, scientific and technical activities and administrative and support services (12 percent); wholesale and retail trade (11 percent); and financial and insurance (8 percent). Industry accounts for 21 percent of the GDP and the largest segments within this sector are: manufacturing (10 percent of total GDP) and construction (6 percent). The Agriculture sector accounts for only 1 percent of GDP. Composition of the GDP on the expenditure side: household consumption (65 percent), government expenditure (20 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 28 percent of GDP while imports account for 30 percent, subtracting 2 percent from GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Angola contracted 1.20 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Growth Rate in Angola averaged 7.98 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.20 percent in 2007 and a record low of -2.60 percent in 2016. Angola is Africa’s second largest oil producer. As such, oil production is the main sector of the economy, accounting for about 47 percent of total GDP, 98 percent of export earnings and 75% of government revenues. Within the non-oil sector, Wholesale and Retail Sales (21 percent of total output) and Agriculture and Fishery (10 percent) are the biggest. Other sectors include: Construction (7.7 percent), Other Sectors (7.2 percent ), Manufacturing (6 percent) and Diamonds (1 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Angola GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Construction Orders in the United Kingdom decreased 0.40 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Orders in the United Kingdom averaged -0.37 percent from 1965 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37.40 percent in the third quarter of 1987 and a record low of -43.90 percent in the first quarter of 1974. In the UK, new orders in construction measures the value of new orders of main contractors by type of work and region within Great Britain. Since April 2013, data have been supplied directly from Barbour ABI with a sample size of all local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales, plus 10,000 contractors per year. This page provides - United Kingdom Construction Orders- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Portugal decreased to 1762 in November from 2386 in October of 2019. Building Permits in Portugal averaged 2043.14 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4835 in January of 2007 and a record low of 1051 in August of 2015. In Portugal, a building permit refers to the authorization granted by local councils under the provisions of specific legislation, for the execution of works (including new construction, enlargements, conversions, refurbishments and demolition of buildings). This page provides the latest reported value for - Portugal Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Qatar decreased to 673 in November from 954 in October of 2019. Building Permits in Qatar averaged 565.41 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 954 in October of 2019 and a record low of 42 in August of 2013. This page provides - Qatar Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Bulgaria decreased to 1512 Units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1630 Units in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Bulgaria averaged 1566.63 Units from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3110 Units in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 764 Units in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Bulgaria Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Sweden decreased to 11149 Units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11155 Units in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Sweden averaged 8698.02 Units from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23532 Units in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1735 Units in the first quarter of 1997. In Sweden, Building Permits for New Construction presents the number of building permits and dwellings for new construction of residential buildings, holiday homes and premises. The statistics include all new building projects that require building permits and show actual building by building types, etc. This page provides - Sweden Building Permits for New Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Luxembourg decreased to 302 in September from 392 in August of 2019. Building Permits in Luxembourg averaged 341.26 from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1383 in December of 2014 and a record low of 58 in August of 2002. This page provides - Luxembourg Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Israel increased to 5098 in December from 4204 in November of 2019. Building Permits in Israel averaged 3656.59 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7578 in January of 1995 and a record low of 1436 in February of 2004. In Israel, building permits refer to the total building permits issued by private construction sector. This page provides - Israel Residential Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Turkey increased to 68916 in December from 42496 in November of 2019. Building Permits in Turkey averaged 55095.58 from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 326512 in September of 2017 and a record low of 4815 in January of 2002. In Turkey, building permit refer to a certificate which must be issued for the buildings/dwellings to be constructed. This page provides - Turkey Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Ireland decreased to 1598 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1922 in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Ireland averaged 3104.31 from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7563 in the second quarter of 2004 and a record low of 751 in the fourth quarter of 2013. In Ireland, Building Permits is measured by the number of planning permissions granted for new dwellings. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in South Africa decreased to 5719074 ZAR Thousand in January from 6547424 ZAR Thousand in December of 2019. Building Permits in South Africa averaged 3551659.39 ZAR Thousand from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11840324 ZAR Thousand in August of 2018 and a record low of 218553 ZAR Thousand in December of 1985. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) conducts a monthly building statistics survey collecting information regarding building plans passed and buildings completed, financed by the private sector, from the largest local government institutions in South Africa. According to these institutions, they are not always notified about low-cost housing projects and therefore do not include the bulk of low-cost dwelling-houses. The monthly survey represents approximately 90 percent of the total value of buildings completed. The statistical unit for the collection of information is a local government institution. Local government institutions include district municipalities, metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities. This page provides - South Africa Building Plans Passed- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Germany decreased to 24464 in January from 36606 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Germany averaged 19710.80 from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36606 in December of 2019 and a record low of 9738 in January of 2009. This page provides - Germany Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in France decreased to 35000 in January from 45800 in December of 2019. Building Permits in France averaged 38296.27 from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56500 in October of 2006 and a record low of 24300 in August of 2014. This page provides - France Housing Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Greece decreased to 1339 in January from 1799 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Greece averaged 3639.08 from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16522 in December of 2005 and a record low of 692 in January of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Macedonia decreased to 248 in February from 264 in January of 2020. Building Permits in Macedonia averaged 245.52 from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 400 in October of 2017 and a record low of 121 in September of 2013. This page provides - Macedonia Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Finland decreased to 1693 in January from 2516 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Finland averaged 2853.10 from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7238 in June of 2017 and a record low of 645 in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Netherlands increased to 4393 in February from 3790 in January of 2020. Building Permits in Netherlands averaged 6063.33 from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14379 in December of 2004 and a record low of 1607 in June of 2013. This page provides - Netherlands Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Czech Republic decreased to 6353 units in February from 6894 units in January of 2020. Building Permits in Czech Republic averaged 9702.42 units from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18905 units in September of 1999 and a record low of 5119 units in January of 2014. This page provides - Czech Republic Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in the United States decreased to 1353 Thousand in March from 1452 Thousand in February of 2020. Building Permits in the United States averaged 1356.26 Thousand from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2419 Thousand in December of 1972 and a record low of 513 Thousand in March of 2009. Building Permits refer to the approvals given by a local jurisdictions before the construction of a new or existing building can legally occur. Not all areas of the United States require a permit for construction. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Slovenia decreased to 231 in March from 236 in February of 2020. Building Permits in Slovenia averaged 252.41 from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 458 in December of 2018 and a record low of 92 in January of 2016. This page provides - Slovenia Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Poland increased to 21948 in March from 13841 in February of 2020. Building Permits in Poland averaged 46897.83 from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114905 in December of 2017 and a record low of 2200 in January of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Croatia increased to 771 Units in February from 684 Units in January of 2020. Building Permits in Croatia averaged 703.70 Units from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1017 Units in October of 2018 and a record low of 377 Units in January of 2015. This page provides - Croatia Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Romania increased to 3224 in March from 3100 in February of 2020. Building Permits in Romania averaged 3672.37 from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6291 in May of 2008 and a record low of 1429 in January of 2016. This page provides - Romania Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Australia decreased to -4 percent in March from 19.90 percent in February of 2020. Building Permits in Australia averaged 0.33 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.70 percent in May of 2012 and a record low of -21.90 percent in November of 2002. In Australia, Building Permits show the monthly change in the number of total dwelling units approved, including building activity carried out on existing buildings. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Lithuania increased to 1710 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1630 in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Lithuania averaged 1326.21 from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2546 in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 278 in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Lithuania Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Latvia decreased to 718 Units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1018 Units in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Latvia averaged 667.70 Units from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1044 Units in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 163 Units in the first quarter of 2011. In Latvia, building permits measures the number of permits granted for the construction, capital repairs, reconstruction and restoration of residential buildings. This page provides - Latvia Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Cyprus increased to 591 in February from 538 in January of 2020. Building Permits in Cyprus averaged 612.36 from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 999 in November of 2006 and a record low of 298 in August of 2014. This page provides - Cyprus Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Canada decreased to 7399894 CAD Thousand in March from 8524191 CAD Thousand in February of 2020. Building Permits in Canada averaged 2511936.17 CAD Thousand from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9595965 CAD Thousand in April of 2019 and a record low of 57056 CAD Thousand in November of 1951. In Canada, building permits refer to the value of permits issued for new buildings, alterations, additions, renovations. It includes expenditures on materials, labour, profit and overheads. . This page provides - Canada Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in the United Kingdom decreased to -33 points in April from -9 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in the United Kingdom averaged -9.14 points from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10 points in June of 1987 and a record low of -39 points in July of 2008. In the United Kingdom, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy in the next 12 months. The GfK Consumer Confidence is derived from the survey of about 2,000 consumers which are ask to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions including personal financial situation, climate for major purchases, overall economic situation and savings level. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belize decreased to 294.20 USD Million in 2018 from 312 USD Million in 2017. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belize averaged 173.08 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 486.80 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 34.10 USD Million in 1994. In Belize, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Belize Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Belize increased to 1208.90 USD Million in 2018 from 1198.90 USD Million in 2017. Government Spending in Belize averaged 719.22 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1298.60 USD Million in 2015 and a record low of 310 USD Million in 1996. 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 - Belize Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize is ranked 135 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Belize deteriorated to 135 in 2019 from 125 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Belize averaged 105.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 135 in 2019 and a record low of 75 in 2008. 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 Belize.

GDP From Manufacturing in Belize decreased to 34.60 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 53.30 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Belize averaged 49.52 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106.50 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of 19.70 BZD Million in the fourth quarter of 1997. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Belize increased to 104.50 points in January from 104.40 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Belize averaged 102.52 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.80 points in January of 2019 and a record low of 99.98 points in April of 2011. This page provides - Belize Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Belize stands at CCC with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Belize was last set at B3 with stable outlook. This page provides - Belize Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Family in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 331800 CRC/Month in 2018 from 331800 CRC/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.

Costa Rica is ranked 74 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Costa Rica deteriorated to 74 in 2019 from 67 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Costa Rica averaged 91.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2009 and a record low of 60 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 Costa Rica.

GDP From Manufacturing in Costa Rica increased to 860275.54 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 855618.81 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Costa Rica averaged 683634 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 860275.54 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 432816.31 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Costa Rica Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Costa Rica increased to 19176.56 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 19162.20 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Costa Rica averaged 17364.72 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23301.82 CRC Million in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 12575.14 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Costa Rica Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in Costa Rica increased 4.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Costa Rica averaged 1.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.30 percent in August of 1992 and a record low of -7 percent in May of 2009. This page provides - Costa Rica Manufacturing Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Costa Rica decreased 0.20 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Costa Rica averaged 1.10 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.10 percent in August of 1997 and a record low of -30.20 percent in July of 1993. This page provides - Costa Rica Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Costa Rica decreased to 111.37 points in April from 111.40 points in March of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Costa Rica averaged 86.49 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.43 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 49.12 points in July of 2006. This page provides - Costa Rica Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Costa Rica stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Costa Rica was last set at B2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Costa Rica was last reported at B with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Costa Rica thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Costa Rica as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Household Spending in Ghana increased 11.50 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Household Spending in Ghana averaged 23.13 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.60 percent in 2007 and a record low of 11.50 percent in 2019. This page provides - Ghana Household Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Mongolia decreased to 136 points in February from 143.10 points in January of 2020. Producer Prices in Mongolia averaged 152.24 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 247.50 points in March of 2018 and a record low of 91 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Mongolia Producer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Angola increased to 245.45 points in March from 240.90 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Angola averaged 152.44 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 245.45 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 94.82 points in January of 2014. This page provides - Angola Wholesales Producer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in the United Kingdom decreased to 115.50 points in March from 115.70 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in the United Kingdom averaged 61.58 points from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.20 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 8.10 points in February of 1963. In the United Kingdom, the Producer Price Index (PPI) is a monthly survey that measures the price changes of goods bought and sold by manufacturers and provides an important measure of inflation. The factory gate price (the output price) is the price of goods sold by UK manufacturers. It includes costs such as labour, raw materials and energy, as well as interest on loans, site or building maintenance, or rent and excludes taxes. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Singapore decreased to 89.35 points in March from 95.21 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Singapore averaged 101.62 points from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 135.53 points in July of 2008 and a record low of 77.52 points in May of 1975. In Singapore, The Domestic Supply Price Index (DSPI) shows the price changes of locally manufactured goods and imports which are retained for use in the domestic economy. This page provides - Singapore Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Philippines decreased to 6.54 percent in December from 6.77 percent in November of 2019. Bank Lending Rate in Philippines averaged 12.94 percent from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39.73 percent in December of 1984 and a record low of 5.09 percent in February of 2015. In Philippines, the bank lending rate is lower band of the lending rates of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Philippines Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.