Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador increased by 349.82 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador averaged 166.84 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 788.09 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -286.05 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page provides - Ecuador Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador increased to 1112360 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1082076 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador averaged 853205.99 USD Thousand from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1189560 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 535146 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Ecuador Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Ecuador increased to 2680558 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2674425 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Ecuador averaged 1384930.09 USD THO from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2844942 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 368888 USD THO in the third quarter of 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 - Ecuador Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Ecuador decreased to 11349390 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11355209 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Ecuador averaged 6757406.74 USD THO from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11355209 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2059948 USD THO in the first quarter of 1990. This page provides - Ecuador Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ecuador recorded a government debt equivalent to 49.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Ecuador averaged 46.52 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85.50 percent in 1999 and a record low of 16.40 percent in 2009. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Ecuador Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ecuador recorded a Current Account deficit of 0.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Ecuador averaged -1.96 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.17 percent in 2000 and a record low of -10.08 percent in 1987. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Ecuador Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in New Zealand increased to 12469 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12212 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in New Zealand averaged 8124.23 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12469 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 5489 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1987. 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 the latest reported value for - New Zealand Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending in New Zealand increased to 39814 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 39693 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in New Zealand averaged 24581.56 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39814 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 15207 NZD Million in the first quarter of 1988. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Credit Card Spending in New Zealand decreased to 5613 NZD Million in March from 5852 NZD Million in February of 2020. Credit Card Spending in New Zealand averaged 3938.92 NZD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5861 NZD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2155 NZD Million in November of 2002. In New Zealand, Electronic Retail Card Spending measures the credit card spending by individuals on consumables, durables, hospitality, apparel industry, motor vehicles and fuel. The electronic card transactions series covers all debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. It can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. This page provides - New Zealand Credit Card Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in New Zealand decreased to 104.20 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 109.90 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in New Zealand averaged 111.03 points from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 130.90 points in the second quarter of 1994 and a record low of 79.10 points in the first quarter of 1991. In New Zealand, the Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The Consumer Confidence Index is calculated from percentage response to five internationally standardized questions covering consumers' personal financial circumstances, national economic expectations and attitudes to major purchases. It is 100 plus the average of the difference between positive answers and negative responses. A score above 100 shows more optimism than pessimism while a score below 100 denotes more pessimism. . This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

New Zealand recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 2.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in New Zealand averaged -0.53 percent of GDP from 1972 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.50 percent of GDP in 2005 and a record low of -8.90 percent of GDP in 2011. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - New Zealand Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand recorded a government budget surplus of 7508 NZD Million in 2019. Government Budget Value in New Zealand averaged 43.71 NZD Million from 1972 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7508 NZD Million in 2019 and a record low of -18396 NZD Million in 2011. 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. In New Zealand, the government budget refers to the Total Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL). This page provides - New Zealand Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in New Zealand increased to 57736 NZD Million in 2019 from 57495 NZD Million in 2018. Government Debt in New Zealand averaged 25823.15 NZD Million from 1972 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61880 NZD Million in 2016 and a record low of 405 NZD Million in 1972. This page provides - New Zealand Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand recorded a government debt equivalent to 19.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in New Zealand averaged 23.61 percent from 1972 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 54.80 percent in 1992 and a record low of 4.40 percent in 1974. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - New Zealand Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in New Zealand decreased to -66.60 percent in April from -63.50 percent in March of 2020. Business Confidence in New Zealand averaged 3.61 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 80.90 percent in February of 1994 and a record low of -76.40 percent in December of 1974. In New Zealand, the business confidence index is designed to provide a snapshot of business opinions regarding the expected future state of their business and economy overall. The survey covers around 700 respondents. The Net index is calculated by subtracting the percentage number of businesses that expect that the economic situation improves from the number that expect decline. This page provides - New Zealand Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in New Zealand decreased to 2659 in March from 3380 in February of 2020. Building Permits in New Zealand averaged 2030.34 from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3393 in June of 2004 and a record low of 992 in January of 2009. In New Zealand, Building Permits are measured by the total value of building permits. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in New Zealand increased to 4.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in New Zealand averaged 5.95 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.20 percent in the third quarter of 1991 and a record low of 3.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007. In New Zealand, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - New Zealand Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in New Zealand increased to 67.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 67.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in New Zealand averaged 62.77 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 56.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 1991. This page provides - New Zealand Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in New Zealand increased to 14 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 11.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in New Zealand averaged 11.95 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 10.30 percent in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - New Zealand Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment in New Zealand increased by 0.70 in March of 2020. Employment Change in New Zealand averaged 0.36 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.50 percent in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of -1.80 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In New Zealand, Employment Change measures the quarter-on-quarter change in the number of employed people. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Employment Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in New Zealand increased to 8.53 percent in April from 8.50 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in New Zealand averaged 10.45 percent from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.02 percent in July of 1988 and a record low of 7.50 percent in September of 1999. In New Zealand, the base lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to new businesses. This page provides - New Zealand Base Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Part Time Employment in New Zealand increased to 530 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 519 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Part Time Employment in New Zealand averaged 423.01 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 555 Thousand in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 264 Thousand in the first quarter of 1986. This page provides - New Zealand Part Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in New Zealand increased to 2131 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 2130 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in New Zealand averaged 1544.77 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2147 Thousand in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1177 Thousand in the first quarter of 1992. This page provides - New Zealand Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Aruba recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Aruba averaged -2.94 percent of GDP from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.80 percent of GDP in 2003 and a record low of -9.80 percent of GDP in 2012. This page provides - Aruba Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Aruba stands at 1.50 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Aruba averaged 1.88 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3 percent in 2008 and a record low of 1.50 percent in 2010. In Aruba, 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 Aruba. This page provides - Aruba Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Guatemala remained unchanged at 275 USD Million in 2018 from 275 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Guatemala averaged 323.86 USD Million from 1955 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 654 USD Million in 1984 and a record low of 109 USD Million in 1955.

Guatemala scored 53.52 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Guatemala averaged 15.39 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 53.52 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.71 Points in 2007. 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 - Guatemala Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Guatemala is the 98 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 Guatemala averaged 85.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 98 in 2019 and a record low of 78 in 2011. 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 - Guatemala Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Guatemala increased to 2.50 percent in the first quarter of 2019 from 2 percent in the third quarter of 2018. Unemployment Rate in Guatemala averaged 2.88 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 2 percent in the third quarter of 2018. In Guatemala, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Guatemala Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Guatemala increased to 52932.50 GTQ Million in 2019 from 27370.10 GTQ Million in 2018. Government Spending in Guatemala averaged 22113.98 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52932.50 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 13587 GTQ Million in 2004. 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 - Guatemala Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Guatemala increased to 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 from 232000.30 GTQ Million in 2018. Consumer Spending in Guatemala averaged 185983.02 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 122599.40 GTQ Million in 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala increased to 6320.90 GTQ Million in March from 5101.30 GTQ Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala averaged 3279.66 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9915.20 GTQ Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 228.60 GTQ Million in January of 1997. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Guatemala Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a Current Account surplus of 332.58 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Guatemala averaged -194.10 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 628.62 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of -880.98 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Guatemala Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a government budget deficit of 2338.40 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Guatemala averaged -467.88 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1704.90 GTQ Million in October of 2014 and a record low of -5318 GTQ Million in December of 2017. 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 - Guatemala Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Guatemala decreased to 3982.50 GTQ Million in March from 4574.30 GTQ Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Guatemala averaged 2812.03 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7490.40 GTQ Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 451 GTQ Million in September of 1995. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Guatemala Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Guatemala averaged -3.62 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.40 percent in 2019 and a record low of -8.40 percent in 1992. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Guatemala Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Guatemala averaged -1.65 percent of GDP from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.24 percent of GDP in 1992 and a record low of -3.30 percent of GDP in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Guatemala Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a government debt equivalent to 27.88 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Guatemala averaged 27.78 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.45 percent in 1990 and a record low of 20.04 percent in 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Government Debt to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala increased by 252.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala averaged 233.83 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 444.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 66.10 USD Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Guatemala Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad decreased by 149.20 billion yen in the week ending April 25 of 2020. Foreign Bond Investment in Japan averaged 192.45 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4169.40 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of -3072.10 JPY Billion in April of 2015. The net data shows the difference between acquisition and disposition of long-term debt securities: a plus sign indicates net purchases of foreign securities by Japanese investors; a minus sign indicates net selling and inflows of funds into Japan. It excludes Bank of Japan. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Bond Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Nicaragua recorded a government budget deficit of 303.08 NIO Million in December of 2018. Government Budget Value in Nicaragua averaged -375.19 NIO Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3782.91 NIO Million in March of 2016 and a record low of -4529.47 NIO Million in July of 2018. 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 - Nicaragua Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Nicaragua increased to 6003.10 NIO Million in December from 5111.80 NIO Million in November of 2018. Government Revenues in Nicaragua averaged 2923.26 NIO Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11169.40 NIO Million in March of 2018 and a record low of 630.55 NIO Million in February of 2002. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Nicaragua Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua recorded a Current Account surplus of 0.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Nicaragua averaged -14.74 percent from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13.60 percent in 1979 and a record low of -63 percent in 1992. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Nicaragua Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua recorded a government debt equivalent to 52.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Nicaragua averaged 89.38 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 169.10 percent in 2000 and a record low of 44.60 percent in 2016. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Nicaragua Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Nicaragua decreased to 81.30 USD Million in 2018 from 86.70 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Nicaragua averaged 42.32 USD Million from 1972 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 98.10 USD Million in 1990 and a record low of 0.10 USD Million in 1973.

Nicaragua recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Nicaragua averaged -0.85 percent of GDP from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.22 percent of GDP in 1991 and a record low of -8.56 percent of GDP in 1990. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Nicaragua Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Nicaragua increased by 123 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Nicaragua averaged 160.54 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 443.50 USD Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 45.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Nicaragua Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua recorded a Current Account surplus of 194.80 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Current Account in Nicaragua averaged -211.41 USD Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 194.80 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -448 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Nicaragua Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua scored 51.52 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Nicaragua averaged 14.66 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 51.52 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.41 Points in 2009. 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 - Nicaragua Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Nicaragua is the 109 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 Nicaragua averaged 107.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120 in 2009 and a record low of 99 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 - Nicaragua Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.