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IP Addresses in Algeria increased to 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1900158 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Algeria averaged 906842.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 44312 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AlgeriaIP Addresses.

Military Expenditure in Algeria decreased to 9459 USD Million in 2018 from 10073 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Algeria averaged 2838.20 USD Million from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10637 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 217 USD Million in 1972.

External Debt in Algeria decreased to 3858 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 4042 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. External Debt in Algeria averaged 4336.82 USD Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5859 USD Million in the third quarter of 2010 and a record low of 3021 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Algeria External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Algeria increased by 0.48 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Algeria averaged 0.57 USD Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.85 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of -1.33 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Algeria Foreign Direct Investment Net Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Algeria increased to 8568300 DZD Million in 2018 from 8034200 DZD Million in 2017. Consumer Spending in Algeria averaged 3714914.43 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8568300 DZD Million in 2018 and a record low of 1103081.90 DZD Million in 1995. This page provides - Algeria Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria increased to 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 from 7698000 DZD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria averaged 3249412.99 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 and a record low of 541826 DZD Million in 1995. This page provides - Algeria Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Algeria decreased to 527605.30 DZD Million in 2018 from 529164.90 DZD Million in 2017. Government Spending in Algeria averaged 366119.65 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 712707.40 DZD Million in 2015 and a record low of 85906.60 DZD Million in 1995. 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 - Algeria Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Algeria recorded a trade deficit of 2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Algeria averaged 1820.71 USD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34060 USD Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. The Algerian economy is highly dependent on petroleum and natural gas exports. Hydrocarbons account for over 95% of export earnings. Algeria main exports partners are United States, Italy, Spain, France and Canada. Algeria imports mainly capital goods, foodstuffs and consumer goods. Its main import partners are: France, China, Italy, Spain and Germany. This page provides - Algeria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Algeria is ranked 157 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Algeria remained unchanged at 157 in 2019 from 157 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Algeria averaged 151.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 166 in 2017 and a record low of 134 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 Algeria.

Algeria scored 35 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Algeria averaged 31.71 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36 Points in 2013 and a record low of 26 Points in 2003. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Algeria decreased to 220 points in February from 220.20 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Algeria averaged 176.68 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 222.30 points in October of 2019 and a record low of 127 points in August of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Algeria increased to 11001 Thousand in 2018 from 10858 Thousand in 2017. Employed Persons in Algeria averaged 9531.86 Thousand from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11001 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 6700 Thousand in 2003. This page provides - Algeria Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Rigs in Algeria increased to 26 in April from 22 in March of 2020. Crude Oil Rigs in Algeria averaged 19.59 from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42 in June of 2017 and a record low of 2 in April of 1995. This page provides - Algeria Crude Oil Rigs- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Algeria thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Algeria as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Algeria recorded 488 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Algeria reported 5369 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria Coronavirus Deaths.

Algeria recorded 2467 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Algeria reported 488 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria Coronavirus Recovered.

Unemployment Change in Portugal increased to 28199 in March from -4996 in February of 2020. Unemployment Change in Portugal averaged -285.64 from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35638 in January of 2010 and a record low of -31613 in May of 2014. In Portugal, unemployment change measures the change in the number of registered unemployed compared to the previous month. This page provides - Portugal Unemployment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex) in Brazil decreased to 2513.40 USD Million in February from 3878.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex in Brazil averaged 1021.72 USD Million from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4768.40 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 52 USD Million in February of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports of - Capital Goods (according to Fu.

Exports (Fob) - Manufactured Goods (According To Funcex) in Brazil increased to 5378.60 USD Million in February from 4982.40 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports (Fob) - Manufactured Goods (According To F in Brazil averaged 3488.05 USD Million from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9831 USD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 253 USD Million in January of 1977. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of - Manufactured Goods (according.

The number of employed persons in Brazil decreased to 92.22 Million in March of 2020 from 93.71 Million in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Brazil averaged 91.07 Million from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 94.55 Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 87.63 Million in March of 2012. In Brazil, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Brazil recorded a government budget deficit of 49360 BRL Million in February of 2020. Government Budget Value in Brazil averaged -16512.09 BRL Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26044 BRL Million in January of 2019 and a record low of -123821.44 BRL Million in December of 2015. In Brazil, government budget value refers to the nominal budget balance, which comprises the central government, regional governments and public enterprises and also includes debt servicing costs and the nominal interest of the federal government. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Brazil increased to 5758363.33 BRL Million in March from 5611015.18 BRL Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Brazil averaged 3151256.67 BRL Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5758363.33 BRL Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1336644.90 BRL Million in December of 2006. This page provides - Brazil Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fitch Ratings changed on Tuesday 5 May 2020 Brazil’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the debt grade at BB-, citing as main trigger behind the revision the deterioration of Brazil's economic and fiscal outlook, and downside risks to both given renewed political uncertainty, including tensions between the executive and congress, and uncertainty over the duration and intensity of the coronavirus pandemic. Standard & Poor's credit rating for Brazil stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Brazil was last set at Ba2 with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Brazil is BB (low) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Brazil thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Brazil as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Imports from United States in Brazil decreased to 2046 USD Million in April from 2184 USD Million in March of 2020. Imports from United States in Brazil averaged 2357.45 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3325 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 1641 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports from the United States.

Imports from Middle East in Brazil decreased to 257 USD Million in April from 385.42 USD Million in March of 2020. Imports from Middle East in Brazil averaged 412.57 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 979.90 USD Million in November of 2014 and a record low of 55.16 USD Million in June of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports from Middle East.

Exports to Middle East in Brazil increased to 624 USD Million in April from 606.30 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports to Middle East in Brazil averaged 599.98 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1512.08 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 65.39 USD Million in April of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports to Middle East.

Exports of Manufactured Products in Brazil decreased to 4149 USD Million in April from 5843 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Manufactured Products in Brazil averaged 4478.17 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9830.45 USD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 1107.14 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Manufactured Products.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Steel Flat Rolled Prds in Brazil increased to 228 USD Million in April from 159.77 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Steel Fl in Brazil averaged 129.79 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 315.58 USD Million in January of 2007 and a record low of 24.20 USD Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Stee.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 71.32 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil averaged 110.08 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 515.78 USD Million in July of 2011 and a record low of 0.51 USD Million in July of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane.

Exports of Mfg Prds - Crude Oil in Brazil increased to 100570.60 USD Million in April from 2284.93 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfg Prds - Crude Oil in Brazil averaged 1372.44 USD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 100570.60 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in August of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfg Prds - Crude Oil.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 72.11 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil averaged 72.11 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 345.95 USD Million in May of 2012 and a record low of 0.53 USD Million in February of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins in Brazil decreased to 70 USD Million in April from 96.83 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins in Brazil averaged 103.83 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 266.13 USD Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 14.44 USD Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins.

Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil decreased to 2117 USD Million in April from 2523 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil averaged 1439.84 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3935.58 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 202.46 USD Million in September of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi-manufactured Products.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P in Brazil decreased to 58 USD Million in April from 563.29 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P in Brazil averaged 244.52 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 999.90 USD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 10.90 USD Million in September of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Offal Of Chicken in Brazil decreased to 467 USD Million in April from 501.41 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Offal in Brazil averaged 269.91 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 685.14 USD Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 8.67 USD Million in November of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Of.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Combed Cotton in Brazil decreased to 141 USD Million in April from 222.92 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Combed in Brazil averaged 54.11 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 484.80 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in September of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Co.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean Residues in Brazil increased to 558 USD Million in April from 537.39 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean R in Brazil averaged 217 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 918.20 USD Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.77 USD Million in April of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybe.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Soybeans Including Grinded in Brazil increased to 5460 USD Million in April from 3978.11 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Soybeans Including G in Brazil averaged 797.47 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5460 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Soybeans Includi.