Latvia is ranked 19 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Latvia remained unchanged at 19 in 2019 from 19 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Latvia averaged 22.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31 in 2010 and a record low of 14 in 2016. 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 Latvia.

Lithuania is ranked 11 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Lithuania improved to 11 in 2019 from 14 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Lithuania averaged 20.75 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27 in 2011 and a record low of 11 in 2019. 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 Lithuania.

Italy is ranked 58 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Italy deteriorated to 58 in 2019 from 51 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Italy averaged 62.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87 in 2011 and a record low of 44 in 2014. 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 provides the latest reported value for - Ease of Doing Business in Italy - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Asylum Applications in Australia decreased to 1724 Persons in July from 1731 Persons in June of 2018. Asylum Applications in Australia averaged 977.72 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5937 Persons in March of 2017 and a record low of 222 Persons in July of 2005. In Australia, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Australia Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Canada increased to 5187 Persons in April from 4133 Persons in March of 2018. Asylum Applications in Canada averaged 2342.94 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8695 Persons in August of 2017 and a record low of 661 Persons in February of 2013. In Canada, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Canada Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in New Zealand increased to 32 Persons in October from 22 Persons in September of 2018. Asylum Applications in New Zealand averaged 39.51 Persons from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 208 Persons in July of 2000 and a record low of 0 Persons in January of 2016. In New Zealand, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - New Zealand Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in South Korea decreased to 839 Persons in September from 1059 Persons in August of 2018. Asylum Applications in South Korea averaged 205.56 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2260 Persons in May of 2018 and a record low of 1 Persons in April of 1999. In South Korea, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - South Korea Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Germany decreased to 8355 in December from 11160 in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Germany averaged 14925.07 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 92105 in August of 2016 and a record low of 1535 in March of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Belgium decreased to 2070 persons in November from 2480 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Belgium averaged 1577.73 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6360 persons in September of 2015 and a record low of 725 persons in April of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Bulgaria decreased to 95 persons in November from 215 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Bulgaria averaged 627.05 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3530 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 25 persons in May of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Spain decreased to 10490 persons in December from 13850 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Spain averaged 2072.71 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13850 persons in November of 2019 and a record low of 145 persons in April of 2012. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Norway decreased to 160 persons in December from 200 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Norway averaged 844.34 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8570 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 120 persons in May of 2019. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Netherlands decreased to 2075 persons in November from 2100 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Netherlands averaged 1495.66 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9965 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 605 persons in May of 2012. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Hungary increased to 30 persons in November from 25 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Hungary averaged 3211.87 persons from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46720 persons in August of 2015 and a record low of 25 persons in August of 2018. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Poland remained unchanged at 260 persons in November from 260 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Poland averaged 584.12 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2855 persons in May of 2013 and a record low of 125 persons in January of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Slovenia decreased to 265 persons in November from 405 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Slovenia averaged 76.89 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 405 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 0 persons in October of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Sweden decreased to 1800 persons in November from 2455 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Sweden averaged 3617.83 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38535 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 1250 persons in April of 2017. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Iceland increased to 75 persons in November from 70 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Iceland averaged 70.27 persons from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 255 persons in November of 2016 and a record low of 5 persons in May of 2015. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies. This page provides - Iceland Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Finland decreased to 195 persons in November from 205 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Finland averaged 592.79 persons from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10805 persons in September of 2015 and a record low of 155 persons in April of 2019. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Switzerland decreased to 1025 persons in November from 1120 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Switzerland averaged 1636.87 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5555 persons in November of 2015 and a record low of 750 persons in February of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Cyprus increased to 1340 persons in October from 1010 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Cyprus averaged 307.78 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1340 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 65 persons in June of 2013. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Turkey increased to 16207 Persons in August from 10321 Persons in July of 2018. Asylum Applications in Turkey averaged 2821.43 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23066 Persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 131 Persons in February of 2004. In Turkey, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Turkey Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Liechtenstein decreased to 0 persons in December from 5 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Liechtenstein averaged 8.75 persons from 2016 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 persons in January of 2017 and a record low of 0 persons in January of 2016. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies. This page provides - Liechtenstein Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Luxembourg decreased to 160 persons in November from 220 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Luxembourg averaged 150.21 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 430 persons in December of 2015 and a record low of 40 persons in June of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Slovakia increased to 15 persons in December from 5 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Slovakia averaged 21.81 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160 persons in December of 2015 and a record low of 0 persons in February of 2016. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Czech Republic increased to 115 persons in November from 100 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Czech Republic averaged 75.73 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 200 persons in February of 2019 and a record low of 20 persons in July of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Croatia increased to 180 persons in November from 140 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Croatia averaged 76.45 persons from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 395 persons in October of 2016 and a record low of 5 persons in May of 2015. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Greece decreased to 8220 persons in December from 10315 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Greece averaged 2708.70 persons from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10315 persons in November of 2019 and a record low of 390 persons in August of 2014. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Latvia decreased to 10 persons in December from 20 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Latvia averaged 18.16 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 0 persons in February of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Italy decreased to 2495 persons in December from 3340 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Italy averaged 4330.07 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13510 persons in March of 2017 and a record low of 515 persons in August of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in the United Kingdom decreased to 3935 persons in November from 4415 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in the United Kingdom averaged 2737.38 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5170 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 1655 persons in December of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Portugal increased to 190 persons in November from 175 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Portugal averaged 50.94 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 190 persons in November of 2019 and a record low of 5 persons in January of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Romania increased to 370 persons in November from 225 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Romania averaged 175.33 persons from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 750 persons in August of 2017 and a record low of 45 persons in January of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Lithuania decreased to 35 persons in November from 55 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Lithuania averaged 32.82 persons from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100 persons in October of 2016 and a record low of 0 persons in July of 2013. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Ireland decreased to 285 persons in November from 430 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Ireland averaged 206.47 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 665 persons in September of 2019 and a record low of 55 persons in March of 2012. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in France decreased to 9995 persons in November from 12155 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in France averaged 5922.21 persons from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12155 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 2815 persons in May of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Japan decreased to 709 Persons in June from 914 Persons in May of 2018. Asylum Applications in Japan averaged 316.97 Persons from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1982 Persons in October of 2017 and a record low of 13 Persons in September of 2002. In Japan, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Japan Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Taiwan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Taiwan averaged -1.84 percent of GDP from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.80 percent of GDP in 1990 and a record low of -6.30 percent of GDP in 2001. 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 - Taiwan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction output in Taiwan decreased 15.27 percent in March of 2018 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Taiwan averaged 1.78 percent from 1982 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 96.65 percent in February of 1993 and a record low of -60.24 percent in February of 2011. This page provides - Taiwan Construction Output- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Taiwan scored 80.24 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Taiwan averaged 22.40 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 80.24 Points in 2019 and a record low of 5.20 Points in 2010. 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 - Taiwan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Taiwan is the 12 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 Taiwan averaged 13.38 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17 in 2009 and a record low of 12 in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Taiwan Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gold Reserves in Taiwan remained unchanged at 423.63 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 423.63 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Taiwan averaged 423.08 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 423.89 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of 421.23 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2002. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Taiwan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Taiwan is ranked 15 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Taiwan deteriorated to 15 in 2019 from 13 in 2018. Ease Of Doing Business in Taiwan averaged 12.50 from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 in 2017 and a record low of 10 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 provides - Taiwan Ease Of Doing Business- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Taiwan increased to 1.01 in 2018 from 0.94 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Taiwan averaged 0.20 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.01 in 2018 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Taiwan scored 65 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Taiwan averaged 57.87 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 Points in 2019 and a record low of 49.80 Points in 1996. 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 - Taiwan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Taiwan is the 28 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Taiwan averaged 31.56 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2008 and a record low of 25 in 1995. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Taiwan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Taiwan stands at 20 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Taiwan averaged 21.41 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2000 and a record low of 17 percent in 2010. In Taiwan, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Taiwan. This page provides - Taiwan Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in Taiwan increased to 23800 TWD/Month in 2020 from 23100 TWD/Month in 2019. Minimum Wages in Taiwan averaged 13628.60 TWD/Month from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23800 TWD/Month in 2020 and a record low of 2400 TWD/Month in 1979. This page provides - Taiwan Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Taiwan stands at 40 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Taiwan averaged 40.94 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 45 percent in 2015 and a record low of 40 percent in 2005. In Taiwan, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Taiwan. This page provides - Taiwan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Taiwan decreased to 97.95 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 98.02 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Taiwan averaged 78.96 points from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119.75 points in the first quarter of 1998 and a record low of 21.56 points in the fourth quarter of 1961. This page provides - Taiwan GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.