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Turkey Exports to Algeria

Exports to Algeria in Turkey increased to 151.55 USD Million in March from 139.25 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Algeria in Turkey averaged 154.81 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 221.55 USD Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 103.89 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Algeria.




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Turkey Exports to Australia

Exports to Australia in Turkey increased to 57.10 USD Million in March from 43.89 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Australia in Turkey averaged 49.52 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 168.03 USD Million in February of 2016 and a record low of 30.51 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Australia.




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Turkey Imports from Portugal

Imports from Portugal in Turkey increased to 64121.88 USD THO in March from 60384.42 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Portugal in Turkey averaged 57231.17 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86416.50 USD THO in October of 2014 and a record low of 39582.86 USD THO in June of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Portugal.




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Turkey Imports from Malaysia

Imports from Malaysia in Turkey decreased to 147.60 USD Million in March from 153.39 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Malaysia in Turkey averaged 165.25 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 325.28 USD Million in October of 2017 and a record low of 81.16 USD Million in October of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Malaysia.




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Turkey Imports from Italy

Imports from Italy in Turkey increased to 792.39 USD Million in March from 684.74 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Italy in Turkey averaged 860.60 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1090.41 USD Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 570.55 USD Million in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Italy.




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India: step up reform efforts to increase quality jobs and incomes

India is set for a modest recovery after a loss of momentum, as reforms to simplify taxation, lighten business regulations and upgrade infrastructure start to bear fruit. Further reforms to modernise the economy are now needed to drive the creation of high-quality jobs, as well as measures to improve public services and welfare, according to a new OECD report.




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Greece Central Government Debt

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




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Greece GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Greece expanded 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Greece averaged 0.94 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of -10.30 percent in the first quarter of 2011. In Greece, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 72 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (20 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (12 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 33 percent of GDP while imports account for 35 percent, subtracting 2 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece GDP Annual Growth 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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Greece Hospital Beds

Hospital Beds in Greece increased to 4.21 per 1000 people in 2017 from 4.20 per 1000 people in 2016. Hospital Beds in Greece averaged 5.35 per 1000 people from 1960 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 6.47 per 1000 people in 1975 and a record low of 4.20 per 1000 people in 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Greece Hospital Beds.




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Greece Hospitals

Hospitals in Greece decreased to 25.76 per one million people in 2017 from 25.98 per one million people in 2016. Hospitals in Greece averaged 37.36 per one million people from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 72.60 per one million people in 1980 and a record low of 25.76 per one million people in 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Greece Hospitals.




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Greece Government Budget Value

Greece recorded a government budget deficit of 715.30 EUR Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Greece averaged -4933.55 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22737.60 EUR Million in October of 1998 and a record low of -30872 EUR Million in December of 2009. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Greece Banks Balance Sheet

Banks Balance Sheet in Greece decreased to 308964.26 EUR Million in March from 314569.78 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Greece averaged 327086.40 EUR Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 544679.70 EUR Million in June of 2010 and a record low of 141300.10 EUR Million in March of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals

Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom decreased to 56.16 Thousand in March from 73.67 Thousand in February of 2020. Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom averaged 83.91 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 151.80 Thousand in May of 1988 and a record low of 26.36 Thousand in November of 2008. Mortgage approvals for house purchase refers to the firm offers of lenders to advance credit secured on specific dwellings to their customers. It covers approvals that are fully secured on residential property by a first mortgage. It includes existing borrowers transferring their existing mortgage to another property, lending to first-time purchasers and lending for buy-to-let purposes. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Cyprus Social Security Rate For Companies

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Cyprus stands at 8.30 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Cyprus averaged 10.03 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in 2014 and a record low of 7.80 percent in 2017. In Cyprus, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Cyprus because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Cyprus Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Cyprus Sales Tax Rate - VAT

The Sales Tax Rate in Cyprus stands at 19 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Cyprus averaged 16 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19 percent in 2014 and a record low of 10 percent in 2001. In Cyprus, 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 Cyprus. This page provides - Cyprus Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Cyprus GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Cyprus expanded 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Cyprus averaged 2.53 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of -7.50 percent in the second quarter of 2013. Services including tourism, financial services, and real estate are considered as the backbone of the Cyprus economy, accounting for nearly 80 percent of GDP. Industry accounts for only 10 percent and agriculture for 2 percent. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 70 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (16 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (11 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 55 percent of GDP while imports account for 53 percent, adding 2 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Cyprus GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Cyprus Balance of Trade

Cyprus recorded a trade deficit of 539694 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Cyprus averaged -207406.81 EUR Thousand from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 158661 EUR Thousand in March of 2018 and a record low of -925948 EUR Thousand in May of 2016. Trade is an integral part of the recent economic success of Cyprus, as the island nation falls short of being self-sufficient for food and fuel. As such, Cyprus is a net importer of fuels, raw materials, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. Cyprus mostly exports citrus fruits, cement, potatoes, clothing and pharmaceuticals. Cyprus' largest, and most important, trading partner is the European Union, which accounts for 50% of all Cypriot trade flows, followed by the Middle East, destination for 20% of exports from Cyprus. In the European Union, the UK and Greece account for the largest share of trade due to historical connections. Recent discoveries of offshore gas will likely diminish Cyprus' need for importing energy and lead to a shift in the composition of its exports. This page provides - Cyprus Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Cyprus Government Budget Value

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




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Economy: Migration falls again but will pick up with recovery, says OECD

International migration fell in 2009, reflecting lower demand for workers in OECD countries for the second consecutive year after a decade of growth, according to a new OECD report.




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Ireland coming out of the crisis, but challenges remain

The Irish economy still faces tough challenges as the country exits from a deep recession and banking crisis, but its long-term prospects now appear better than many of the other hard hit European countries, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Ireland.




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Reforms are essential for Brazil to build on recent success, says OECD

The Brazilian economy has made a rapid recovery from the global economic crisis, but further reforms are necessary to boost long-term growth, spur investment and further reduce poverty, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Brazil.




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OECD’s Gurría welcomes Italian government measures to strengthen public finances

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




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Less income inequality and more growth - Are they compatible?

Can both less income inequality and more growth be achieved? A recent OECD study sheds new light on the link between policies that boost growth and the distribution of income.




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External factors threaten Swiss economic recovery, OECD says

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




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Italy Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Structural reforms can make the difference as countries rebound from crisis, OECD says

The pace of reform has accelerated in those OECD countries where it is needed most, says the latest Going for Growth report. It identifies the specific action needed to help governments steer their economies out of the crisis, stimulate growth and create jobs.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - New Zealand Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Portugal Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Australia Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Going for Growth and Balance in Europe

Over the last four years we have lived and worked under the impact of the greatest economic crisis of our lifetimes. Recent actions in Europe have cleared a bit the fog but the confidence in the markets is still shaky and the long-term growth perspective of Europe is muted.




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Revitalising the Japanese Economy: The Way Forward

The Great East Japan Earthquake took a heavy toll of human lives and inflicted a massive economic damage, estimated at 3½ per cent of GDP. This event requires considerable time and a nation-wide effort of reconstruction. This is the first component of Prime Minister Noda’s “Strategies to Revitalise Japan”, which we very much welcome and support, said OECD Secretary-General.




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Further reforms needed to sustain Korean growth and social cohesion

Korea recovered faster and more vigorously from the global crisis than most OECD countries, but strong economic growth alone will not be enough to address the fundamental challenges posed by its rapidly ageing population and rising inequality, according to the latest Economic Survey of Korea.




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Economy: Global economy recovering, but major risks remain, says OECD

The global economy is recovering, but confidence is extremely uneven across different regions, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. European governments must take greater action to ensure that the crisis in the euro area does not derail the recovery.




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Design policies to ensure growth is socially inclusive, says OECD-World Bank report

Economic policy should be better designed to bring about more inclusive growth, ensuring that the benefits of increased prosperity are shared more evenly across society, according to a new report from the OECD and the World Bank.




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The Jobs Potential of a Shift towards a low-carbon Economy

The Jobs Potential of a Shift towards a low-carbon Economy” provides an in-depth analysis of how green growth will reshape labour markets. It also describes the role that labour market and skill policies can play in maximising the benefits of economic greening for workers




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Promoting social cohesion in Korea

Korea faces the challenge of reversing rising inequality while sustaining robust economic growth.




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Economy: Canada needs to boost innovation and human capital to sustain living standards

Canada has weathered the global economic crisis comparatively well but will have to become more productive to sustain its high standard of living, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Canada.




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Economy: Canada needs to boost innovation and human capital to sustain living standards

Canada has weathered the global economic crisis comparatively well but will have to become more productive to sustain its high standard of living, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Canada.




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An analysis of productivity performance in Spain before and during the crisis: Exploring the role of institutions

The Spanish economy experienced significantly weaker labour productivity growth than other OECD economies and failed to catch up with the most advanced economies in the period 1996-2007. In recent years labour productivity growth has accelerated, but this recovery is likely to be due to cyclical and temporary factors.




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Sluggish productivity growth in Denmark: the usual suspects?

Despite sound policies and institutions, Danish productivity has grown modestly over the past decade, both historically and in relation to other countries, contributing to weak economic growth and an erosion in competitiveness.




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Economy: European recession slowing global economy, says OECD

The global economy has slowed, with key European countries entering a recession that is now impacting worldwide, the OECD said in its latest Interim Economic Assessment.Interim Economic Assessment




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France: Promouvoir la croissance et la cohésion sociale

Ce document présente les principales recommandations de l'OCDE pour la France dans des domaines essentiels tels que la croissance et l’emploi (efficacité des services publics, système financier, innovation, fonctionnement des marchés des produits et du travail, éducation, retraites, réforme fiscale, croissance verte et agriculture) et la justice sociale (santé, logement, famille, jeunesse, intégration).




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Structural reforms to boost Turkey’s long-term growth

Turkey can achieve strong sustainable growth and job creation but further reforms in the labour market, education and product markets are required for such gains to materialise.




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Intangible assets, resource allocation and growth: a framework for analysis

This paper explores the growing importance of intangible assets as a potential source of innovation and productivity gains, and the contribution of efficient resource allocation to this process.




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Economy: OECD’s Gurría urges Italy to maintain reform momentum

Italy has made a major effort to speed up long-overdue economic reforms but it is now essential to maintain the momentum, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said today in Rome.




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OECD’s Gurría welcomes budget proposal and economic reforms announced by the Spanish Government

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




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Quarterly National Accounts - Contributions to GDP growth - Second quarter 2012, OECD

Real GDP growth in the OECD area slowed to 0.2% in the second quarter of 2012, compared with 0.4% in the first quarter.




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Portugal: rebalancing the economy and returning to growth through job creation and better capital allocation

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




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First meeting of the New Approaches to Economic Challenges (NAEC) Group

Secretary-General Angel Gurría opens the first meeting of the New Approaches to Economic Challenges (NAEC) Group, an organisation-wide reflection process on the roots and lessons from the crisis with the aim of catalysing a process of continuous improvement of our analytical frameworks and policy advice. This meeting serves as a first step to get expert feedback and inputs to identify priorities for the way forward.




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Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic, met with the Heads of international economic organisations at the OECD

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