Standard & Poor's credit rating for Ecuador stands at SD with n/a outlook. Moody's credit rating for Ecuador was last set at Caa3 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Ecuador was last reported at RD with n/a outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Ecuador thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Ecuador as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Ecuador recorded 28818 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ecuador reported 1704 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ecuador Coronavirus Cases.

Ecuador recorded 1704 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ecuador reported 28818 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ecuador Coronavirus Deaths.

Ecuador recorded 3433 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ecuador reported 1704 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ecuador Coronavirus Recovered.

West Bank and Gaza is ranked 117 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of West Bank and Gaza deteriorated to 117 in 2019 from 116 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza averaged 130.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 145 in 2012 and a record low of 114 in 2017. 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 West Bank and Gaza.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in New Zealand decreased to 16080 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 16091 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in New Zealand averaged 9171.22 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16149 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4056 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in New Zealand decreased to 67845 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 67978 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in New Zealand averaged 41982.64 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 67978 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 25073 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Gross National Product - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Productivity in New Zealand decreased to 127.91 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 128.24 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in New Zealand averaged 110.53 points from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 128.24 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 86.54 points in the third quarter of 1987. In New Zealand, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page provides - New Zealand Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in New Zealand was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in New Zealand averaged 7.26 percent from 1985 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 67.32 percent in March of 1985 and a record low of 1 percent in August of 2019. In New Zealand, interest rates decisions are taken by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The official interest rate is the Official Cash Rate (OCR). The OCR was introduced in March 1999 and is reviewed eight times a year by the Bank. The OCR influences the price of borrowing money in New Zealand and provides the Reserve Bank with a means of influencing the level of economic activity and inflation. This page provides - New Zealand Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in New Zealand decreased to 2.61 per 1000 people in 2018 from 2.71 per 1000 people in 2017. Hospital Beds in New Zealand averaged 2.71 per 1000 people from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.83 per 1000 people in 2012 and a record low of 2.41 per 1000 people in 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Hospital Beds.

Hospitals in New Zealand increased to 33.92 per one million people in 2018 from 33.79 per one million people in 2017. Hospitals in New Zealand averaged 35.87 per one million people from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37.92 per one million people in 2010 and a record low of 33.79 per one million people in 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Hospitals.

Medical Doctors in New Zealand increased to 3.35 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.28 per 1000 people in 2017. Medical Doctors in New Zealand averaged 2.05 per 1000 people from 1961 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.35 per 1000 people in 2018 and a record low of 1.06 per 1000 people in 1966. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Medical Doctors.

Composite Pmi in New Zealand decreased to 53.10 points in February from 53.20 points in January of 2020. Composite Pmi in New Zealand averaged 53.87 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.50 points in July of 2013 and a record low of 40 points in November of 2008. This page provides - New Zealand Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in New Zealand increased to 53.20 points in February from 49.80 points in January of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in New Zealand averaged 53.25 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62.80 points in June of 2004 and a record low of 36.10 points in November of 2008. The Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for production, new orders, delivered, inventories and employment. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides - New Zealand Manufacturing Pmi - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in New Zealand remained unchanged at 92.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 92.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in New Zealand averaged 91.19 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 93.70 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 86.33 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In New Zealand, Capacity Utilization is the difference between the potential and actual use of an input. Capacity utilization is high when actual output is close to potential output because the most use is being made of labor and capital. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Capacity Utilization - 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.

Crude Oil Production in New Zealand decreased to 20 BBL/D/1K in December from 22 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in New Zealand averaged 36.98 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 BBL/D/1K in December of 2007 and a record low of 15 BBL/D/1K in March of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand decreased to 410778 in January from 528219 in December of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand averaged 66091.49 from 1921 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529255 in December of 2018 and a record low of 40 in April of 1942. In New Zealand, visitor arrivals measure the total number of overseas visitors which intended length of stay is less than 12 months. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Tourist Arrivals - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

The Consumer Price Index in New Zealand increased 0.80 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in New Zealand averaged 1.05 percent from 1925 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 1986 and a record low of -4.10 percent in the second quarter of 1932. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - New Zealand Inflation Rate QoQ - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in New Zealand increased to 1052 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 1044 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Price Index CPI in New Zealand averaged 322.16 points from 1925 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1052 points in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 16.50 points in the first quarter of 1933. In New Zealand, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - New Zealand Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in New Zealand increased to 1088 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 1078 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in New Zealand averaged 789.03 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1088 points in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 536.80 points in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - New Zealand CPI Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Transportation in New Zealand decreased to 1031 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 1049 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. CPI Transportation in New Zealand averaged 950.82 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1099.90 points in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 743.20 points in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - New Zealand Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in New Zealand increased to 1053 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 1045 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Core Consumer Prices in New Zealand averaged 787.07 points from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1053 points in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 512.60 points in the fourth quarter of 1988. This page provides - New Zealand Core Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in New Zealand increased 2.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in New Zealand averaged 2.28 percent from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.91 percent in the second quarter of 1990 and a record low of 0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. In New Zealand, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes credit services. This page provides - New Zealand Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in New Zealand was recorded at 2.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Inflation Rate in New Zealand averaged 4.63 percent from 1918 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44 percent in the third quarter of 1918 and a record low of -15.30 percent in the first quarter of 1923. In New Zealand, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (24.2 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 18.8 percent; Transport for 15 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.4 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7.4 percent and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 7 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Clothing and Footwear; Health; Communication and Education account for the remaining 18.2 percent of total weight. This page provides - New Zealand Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction output in New Zealand increased 7.90 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in New Zealand averaged 9 percent from 1966 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46.20 percent in the first quarter of 1982 and a record low of -27.80 percent in the second quarter of 1991. This page provides - New Zealand Construction Output- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in New Zealand increased to 163.60 percent of gross income in 2019 from 162.80 percent in 2019. Households Debt To Income in New Zealand averaged 125.77 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 163.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 56.20 percent in the first quarter of 1991. Household debt comprises mortgage loans, consumer loans such as credit cards, and student loans. This page provides - New Zealand Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in New Zealand decreased to 0.70 percent in March from 3.10 percent in February of 2020. Housing Index in New Zealand averaged 0.55 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.66 percent in March of 2015 and a record low of -5.10 percent in October of 2015. In New Zealand, Housing index is measured by the REINZ Monthly Housing Price Index. This page provides - New Zealand House Prices MoM Change - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in New Zealand increased to 121689 NZD Million in February from 121212 NZD Million in January of 2020. Loans To Private Sector in New Zealand averaged 74194.09 NZD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 121689 NZD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 34958 NZD Million in July of 1998. This page provides - New Zealand Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in New Zealand increased to 18.90 NZD/Hour in 2020 from 17.70 NZD/Hour in 2019. Minimum Wages in New Zealand averaged 14.14 NZD/Hour from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.90 NZD/Hour in 2020 and a record low of 10.25 NZD/Hour in 2006. In New Zealand, minimum wage refers to the lowest gross wage per hour and normally is increased every year. In 2014 54,600 New Zealanders workers were under the minimum wage. This page provides - New Zealand Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in New Zealand decreased to 3592 in March from 4391 in February of 2020. Car Registrations in New Zealand averaged 2477.77 from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6933 in June of 2017 and a record low of 810 in January of 1974. This page provides - New Zealand Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in New Zealand decreased to 38.03 Thousand Tonnes in March from 39.46 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in New Zealand averaged 65.85 Thousand Tonnes from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89 Thousand Tonnes in August of 1995 and a record low of 30.94 Thousand Tonnes in October of 2016. This page has Steel Production values for New Zealand.

Imports in New Zealand increased to 5142.79 NZD Million in March from 4339.23 NZD Million in February of 2020. Imports in New Zealand averaged 1718.25 NZD Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6133.86 NZD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 37.85 NZD Million in April of 1962. New Zealand imports mainly vehicles (13 percent), nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances (13 percent), fuels (10 percent), electrical machinery and equipment (8 percent), plastics (4 percent) and aircraft, spacecraft (4 percent). Its major import partners are: China (20 percent of total imports), Australia and the US (12 percent each), Japan (7 percent), Germany (5 percent), Thailand and South Korea (4 percent each). This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Private Sector Credit in New Zealand increased to 488689 NZD Million in March from 484051 NZD Million in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in New Zealand averaged 175980.89 NZD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 488689 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 10449 NZD Million in January of 1981. This page provides - New Zealand Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in New Zealand decreased to 171.86 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 191.05 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in New Zealand averaged 116.27 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 196.57 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 55.20 points in the third quarter of 2009. In New Zealand, Job Vacancies measures changes in online job advertisements from four internet job boards – SEEK, Trade Me Jobs, Education Gazette and Kiwi Health Jobs. Job vacancies are an important indicator of labour demand and changes in the economy. The Jobs Online trend series is used as the primary indicator as it reduces the month-to-month volatility. We only publish basic highlights each month and a more detailed report every three months. The relationship between job advertisements and labour demand is complex, particularly when disaggregated at an industry, occupation and regional level. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Job Vacancies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Australia in New Zealand increased to 737.72 NZD Million in March from 725.48 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Australia in New Zealand averaged 722.86 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 854.85 NZD Million in September of 2018 and a record low of 526.68 NZD Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Australia.

Exports to Belgium in New Zealand increased to 21.23 NZD Million in March from 18.20 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Belgium in New Zealand averaged 20.03 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42.79 NZD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 10.10 NZD Million in November of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Belgium.

Exports to China in New Zealand increased to 1424.35 NZD Million in March from 1096.68 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to China in New Zealand averaged 987.32 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1904.01 NZD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 567.46 NZD Million in September of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to China.

Exports to Fiji in New Zealand increased to 36308231 NZD in March from 34425438 NZD in February of 2020. Exports to Fiji in New Zealand averaged 37586967.17 NZD from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 49674899 NZD in May of 2016 and a record low of 18784778 NZD in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Fiji.

Exports to India in New Zealand increased to 68.53 NZD Million in March from 36.73 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to India in New Zealand averaged 55.20 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92.63 NZD Million in May of 2017 and a record low of 24.54 NZD Million in January of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to India.

Exports to Indonesia in New Zealand increased to 132.39 NZD Million in March from 100.26 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Indonesia in New Zealand averaged 78.47 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 132.39 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 38.46 NZD Million in June of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Indonesia.

Exports to Italy in New Zealand decreased to 25.02 NZD Million in March from 35.81 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Italy in New Zealand averaged 29.78 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 47.93 NZD Million in May of 2016 and a record low of 10.36 NZD Million in June of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Italy.

Exports to Malaysia in New Zealand increased to 138.85 NZD Million in March from 112.25 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Malaysia in New Zealand averaged 82.39 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 138.85 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 44.98 NZD Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Malaysia.

Exports to Mexico in New Zealand decreased to 33.14 NZD Million in March from 37.47 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Mexico in New Zealand averaged 30.55 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 69.48 NZD Million in January of 2016 and a record low of 10.91 NZD Million in August of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Mexico.

Exports to Singapore in New Zealand increased to 99.49 NZD Million in March from 93.50 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Singapore in New Zealand averaged 93.92 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 320.84 NZD Million in February of 2016 and a record low of 50.76 NZD Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Singapore.

Exports to Taiwan in New Zealand increased to 135.63 NZD Million in March from 104.27 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Taiwan in New Zealand averaged 94.29 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 136.61 NZD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 59.34 NZD Million in November of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Taiwan.