Economic Development Paper

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
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ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
FINAL OUTPUT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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INTRODUCTION
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DEVELOPED COUNTRY
SWITZERLAND
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) - column
CONSUMER PRICE NDEX (CPI) - column
INFLATION RATE-column
UNEMPLOYMRNT RATE-spline
EXPORT AND IMPORT-splinearea
EXTERNAL DEBT-column
BUDGET DEFICIT-column
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JAPAN
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT 9GDP)
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)
In January, the Consumer Price Index CPI remained unchanged from 101.50 Index
Points in December 2018 at 101.50 Index Points. In Japan, the CPI Consumer Price
Index averaged 71.94 Index Points from 1957 to 2019, reaching an all-time high of
102 Index Points in October 2018 and a record low of 17.40 Index Points in
February 1957.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Japan as of January 2019

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INFLATION RATE
In January 2019, Japan’s consumer price inflation inched lower 0.2 percent year-
on-year from 0.3 percent in the previous month and in line with market
expectations. It was the lowest rate of inflation since October 2017, with further
declines in food, transportation and housing prices. Consumer prices rose in
January monthly by 0.3 percent, following a decrease of 0.2 percent in December
and marking the first monthly increase in three months. Japan’s inflation averaged
2.98 percent from 1958 to 2019, reaching an all time high of 24.90 percent in
February 1974 and a record low of -2.50 percent in October 2009.
Fig. 3: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Japan as of January 2019

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
In January 2019, Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.5

percent from 2.4 percent in the previous month and slightly above market
expectations of 2.4 percent. The job-to-applicant ratio, meanwhile, remained
unchanged at 1.63 and consistent with consensus. From 1953 to 2019, Japan's
unemployment rate averaged 2.73 percent, reaching an all-time high of 5.50 percent
in June 2002 and a record low of 1 percent in November 1968.
Fig. 4: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Japan as of January 2019

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EXPORT AND IMPORT
Exports from Japan declined 8.4 percent year-on-year to JPY 5.57 trillion in
January 2019, worse than market consensus of a 5.5 percent drop and after an
upwardly revised 3.9 percent decrease in December. It has been the steepest decline
in outbound shipments since October 2016, in the midst of weakening global
demand and continuing trade dispute between China and the US. Sales fell for:
transportation equipment (-5.9 pct), namely motor vehicle parts (-3.7 pct);
machinery (-10.7 pct); electrical equipment (-8 pct); others (-14.6 pct); chemicals
(-4.2 pct); and manufactured goods (-11 pct). Exports fell to Asia (-13.1 pct),
notably China (-17.4 pct), South Korea (-11.6 pct), Taiwan (-11 pct), and Hong
Kong (-21.2 pct). Exports also fell to Australia (-18.7 pct); Western Europe (-6.6
pct), especially Germany (-3.3 pct), the United Kingdom (-11 pct) and the
Netherlands (-7 pct); and Middle East (-13.2 pct), namely Saudi Arabia (-14.2 pct).
Exports to the US, on the other hand, grew by 6.8 pct. Exports to Japan averaged
JPY Billion 3348.47 from 1963 to 2019, reaching an all-time high of JPY Billion
7681.69 in March 2008 and a record low of JPY Billion 105.08 in January 1963.
Fig. 6: Illustration of Export in Japan as of January 2019

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Imports to Japan dropped from a year earlier to JPY 6.99 trillion in January 2019
by 0.6 percent, lower than market expectations of a 2.8 percent decline and a 1.9
percent increase in December. Mineral fuels (-2 pct), i.e. petroleum(-10.3 pct);
electrical machinery (-1.5 pct), in particular telephony, telegraphy (-5.1 pct); and
raw materials (-10 pct), i.e. nonferrous ore(-18.3 pct). Imports, on the other hand,
rose for: others (1 pct), of which clothing and accessories (6.1 pct); chemicals (2.5
pct), in particular medical products (9.8 pct); computer-led machinery (2.3 pct);
manufactured goods (1.2 pct); and transportation equipment (1 pct). Purchases from
Western Europe declined (-2.8 pct), particularly from Germany(-1.4 pct); and from
Italy (-8.5 pct); from the EU (-2.8 pct); from the Middle East(-12.3 pct), in
particular from Saudi Arabia (-5.3 pct). Imports, on the other hand, rose from Asia
(0.5 pct), including China (5.6 pct) and Taiwan (1.5 pct); and the US (7.7 pct).
Imports in Japan averaged JPY Billion 2991.92 between 1963 and 2019, reaching
an all-time high of JPY Billion 8047.03 in January 2014 and a record low of JPY
Billion 162.06 in January 1963.
Fig. 7: Illustration of Import in Japan as of January 2019

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EXTERNAL DEBT
BUDGET DEFICIT
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DEVELOPING COUNTRTY
COLOMBIA
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Colombia was worth 309.19 billion
US dollars in 2017. The GDP value of Colombia represents 0.50 percent of
the world economy. GDP in Colombia averaged 94.01 USD Billion from
1960 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 380.19 USD Billion in 2013
and a record low of 4 USD Billion in 1960.
Consumer Price Index CPI in Colombia increased to 101.18 Index Points in

February from 100.60 Index Points in January of 2019. Consumer Price
Index CPI in Colombia averaged 24.19 Index Points from 1954 until 2019,
reaching an all time high of 101.18 Index Points in February of 2019 and a
record low of 0.03 Index Points in March of 1954.
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INFLATION RATE
The annual inflation rate in Colombia fell to 3.01 percent in February 2019
from 3.15 percent in the prior month and below market expectations of 3.18
percent. It was the slowest inflation rate since September 2014. On a monthly
basis, consumer prices went up 0.57 percent, following a 0.60 percent
increase in December, and below market consensus of 0.74 percent. Notably,
prices for education climbed 4.48 percent on a monthly basis. Inflation Rate
in Colombia averaged 14.22 percent from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all
time high of 41.65 percent in June of 1977 and a record low of -0.87 percent
in July of 1955.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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The unemployment rate in Colombia rose to 12.87 percent in January 2019

from 11.8 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year. It was
the highest jobless rate since February 2011, as the number of unemployed
increased by 298 thousand to 3.18 million and the number of employed
advanced by 58 thousand to 21.65 million. Meantime, the employment rate
fell to 55.3 percent from 55.8 percent while the activity rate went up to 63.5
percent from 63.2 percent in January 2018. Unemployment Rate in Colombia
averaged 11.43 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of
17.87 percent in January of 2002 and a record low of 7.30 percent in
November of 2015.
EXPORT AND IMPORT

Exports from Colombia decreased 7.8 percent year-on-year to USD 3.06
billion in January 2019, following a 14.6 percent fall in the previous month.
Sales declined less for fuels & mining products (-17.5 percent from -23.5
percent in December), mainly coal, coke & briquettes (-31.9 percent) and
rose further for manufactured products (11.8 percent from 0.8 percent),
mostly driven by machinery & transport equipment (35.3 percent). On the
other hand, sales of agricultural goods, food and beverages dropped (-6.0
percent from 1.7 percent), namely flowers and cut foliage (-12.5 percent). In
January, Colombia sold 18.6 million barrels of oil, a 0.3 percent decline
compared to January 2018. Main export partners were: the US (28.4 percent
of total exports), China (11.3 percent), Panama (7.0 percent) and Brazil (4.8
percent). Exports in Colombia averaged 1.07 USD Billion from 1958 until
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2018, reaching an all time high of 5.71 USD Billion in March of 2012 and a
record low of 0.02 USD Billion in December of 1963.
Imports to Colombia rose 10.4 percent year-on-year to USD 4.30 billion in

January 2019, following a 12.3 percent gain in the previous month. Imports
were mostly boosted by higher purchases of manufactured products (8.6
percent), mainly machinery and transport equipment (10.9 percent);
agricultural products, food and beverages (8.9 percent ), namely food
products and live animals (19.5 percent); and fuels and related products (28.7
percent), of which petroleum products and related (27.3 percent). Also,
imports of other sectors went up (8.1 percent). The most important import
partners were: the US (27.5 percent of total imports), China (22.2 percent),
Mexico (6.7 percent), Brazil (6.4 percent) and Germany (4.6 percent).
Imports in Colombia averaged 1.81 USD Billion from 1980 until 2018,
reaching an all time high of 6.08 USD Billion in July of 2014 and a record
low of 0.28 USD Billion in February of 1986.
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EXTERNAL DEBT
External Debt in Colombia increased to 131744.42 USD Million in
December from 130817.70 USD Million in November of 2018. External
Debt in Colombia averaged 68374.22 USD Million from 2001 until 2018,
reaching an all time high of 131744.42 USD Million in December of 2018
and a record low of 36431.04 USD Million in January of 2001.
BUDGET DEFICIT
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Colombia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3 percent of the

country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Budget in Colombia
averaged -3.57 percent of GDP from 2001 until 2017, reaching an all time
high of 0.23 percent of GDP in 2005 and a record low of -8.47 percent of
GDP in 2004.
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PHILIPPINES
In February, the Consumer Price Index CPI increased from 119.10 Index Points in
January 2019 to 119.30 Index Points. In Philippines, the Consumer Price Index CPI
averaged 36.74 Index Points from 1957 to 2019, reaching an all-time high of 119.80
Index Points in October 2018 and a record low of 1 Index Points in February 1957.
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Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Philippines as of January 2019
INFLATION RATE
In February 2019, the annual inflation rate of the Philippines fell to 3.8 percent
from 4.4 percent in the previous month and 4 percent below market expectations.
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Because of a slowdown in food, housing and transport costs, it was the lowest
inflation rate since February last year. Consumer prices rose in February on a
monthly basis by 0.1 percent, the same as in a month earlier, marking the second
straight month of rise. Inflation rate in the Philippines averaged 8.38% from 1958
to 2019, reaching an all-time high of 62.80% in September 1984 and a record low
of -2.10% in January 1959.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in the Phillippines as of January 2019

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
The Philippine unemployment rate fell from 5.3 percent a year ago in the March
quarter of 2019 to 5.2 percent. The number of unemployed people dropped to 2.20
million by 118 thousand and the number of employed dropped to 41.37 million by
387 thousand. Meanwhile, the participation rate of the labor force declined from
62.2 percent to 60.2 percent. Workers in the services sector accounted for 58.1
percent of the total number of employed persons, followed by those in the
agricultural sector (22.1 percent) and industry (19.7 percent). The Philippines
unemployment rate averaged 8.34 percent from 1994 to 2019, reaching an all-time
high of 13.90 percent in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 4.70 percent
in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in the Phillipines as of January 2019

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EXPORT AND IMPORT
Exports from the Philippines declined by 1.7 percent in January 2019 to USD 5.28
billion, following a 12 percent decline revised downward in December, reaching
the third straight month of decline. Sales for electronic equipment and parts(-37.9
pct) decreased most, followed by metal components(-35.8 pct), gold(-33.3 pct),
machinery and transport equipment(-24.2 pct) and other goods (-15.3 pct). Sales of
electronic products, on the other hand, increased the top exports of the country by
1.7 percent. Exports also increased for: bananas (127.8 pct); cathodes & sections of
cathodes or refined copper (61.2 pct); ignition cable and other cable sets used in
vehicles, aircraft and ships (54.5 pct); and chemicals (5.4 pct). In Japan (-3. pct),
Hong Kong (-15.8 pct), and Singapore (-6.9 pct), exports fell. In contrast, sales rose
to the US (8.4 pct), China (2.3 pct) and the ASEAN (10 pct) countries. Exports in
the Philippines averaged USD 1616180.54 Thousand from 1957 to 2019, reaching
an all-time high of USD 6239050 in October 2018 and a record low of USD 23000
Thousand in October 1957.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in the Phlippines as of January 2019

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Imports to the Philippines increased in January 2019 by 5.8 percent year-on-year to

USD 9.03 billion, rising from a decrease of 9.0 percent in December, which was
revised downward. Purchases increased for: cereals and cereal preparations (82.5
pcts), transportation equipment (33.6 pcts), miscellaneous manufactured products
(15.8 pcts), primary and non-primary plastics (11.1 pcts), telecommunications
equipment and electrical machinery (7.3 pcts), industrial machinery and equipment
(4.6 pcts) and electronic products (4.1 pcts). Imports fell for: iron and steel (-8.7
pct); mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials (-9.9 pct) on the other hand.
Purchases from China, the largest import provider in the Philippines, jumped 24.5
percent. Moreover, imports increased from Thailand (11.7 pct), ASEAN (8 pct) and
EU (22 pct) countries. Imports, on the other hand, fell from South Korea (-12.3
pct), Japan (-6.2 pct), and the United States (-7.3 pct). Imports in Philippines
averaged USD 1986661.11 from 1957 to 2019, reaching an all-time high of USD
10320011.78 in October 2018 and a record low of USD 37084.30 in February 1963.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in the Philippines as of January 2019

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EXTERNAL DEBT
BUDGET DEFICIT
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MALAYSIA
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia was worth 314.50 billion US dollars
in 2017. The GDP value of Malaysia represents 0.51 percent of the world economy.
GDP in Malaysia averaged 87.25 USD Billion from 1960 until 2017, reaching an all
time high of 338.06 USD Billion in 2014 and a record low of 1.90 USD Billion in 1961.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Gross Domestic Product in Malaysia as of 2018

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Consumer Price Index CPI in Malaysia decreased to 120.50 Index Points in

January of 2019 from 121.10 Index Points in December 2018. Consumer
Price Index CPI in Malaysia averaged 70.69 Index Points from 1972 until
2018, reaching an all time high of 121.30 Index Points in January of 2018
and a record low of 24.30 Index Points in January of 1972.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Malaysia as of January 2019

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INFLATION RATE
Malaysia's consumer prices fell 0.7 percent year-on-year in January 2019,

after a 0.2 percent rise in the previous month and compared to market
consensus of a 0.2 percent drop. It was the first decline in consumer prices
since November 2009, mainly due to a slump in cost of transport on cheaper
fuel. Also, prices decreased for miscellaneous, communication, recreation
and culture while they rose faster for food products. On a monthly basis,
consumer prices went down 0.5 percent in January, following a 0.1 percent
rise in the preceding month and marking the first monthly decrease in seven
months. Inflation Rate in Malaysia averaged 3.57 percent from 1973 until
2019, reaching an all time high of 23.90 percent in March of 1974 and a
record low of -2.40 percent in July of 2009.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Malaysia as of January 2019
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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The unemployment rate in Malaysia inched lower to 3.3 percent in January

2019 from 3.4 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year. The
number of unemployed declined 0.2 percent from a year earlier to 515.6
thousand, while employment increased 2.2 percent to 14.99 million. Also,
the labor force went up 2.1 percent to 15.51 million. On a seasonally adjusted
basis, the jobless edged down to 3.2 percent in January from 3.3 percent in
December. Unemployment Rate in Malaysia averaged 3.28 percent from
1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.50 percent in March of 1999
and a record low of 2.70 percent in August of 2012.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Malaysia as of January 2019
EXPORT AND IMPORT

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Exports from Malaysia rose by 3.1 percent to MYR to MYR 85.4 billion in
January 2019, after a 4.8 percent rise in December and beating market
consensus of a 1.4 percent rise. Sales increased for: liquefied natural
gas/LNG (37.5 percent to MYR 5.2 billion); electrical & electronic products
(8.2 percent to MYR 34.3 billion), and timber and timber-based products (4.7
percent to 2.1 billion). By contrast, outbound shipments fell for: palm oil and
palm oil-based products (-17.3 percent to MYR 5.4 billion); and natural
rubber (-5.6 percent to MYR 275.1 million); refined petroleum products (-
29.9 percent to MYR 3.7 billion); crude petroleum (-1.1 percent to MYR 2.5
billion).Outbound shipments went up to China (9.1 percent); the US (9.4
percent); and Singapore (5.4 percent). Exports in Malaysia averaged
24225.83 MYR Million from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of
96363.90 MYR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 328.10 MYR
Million in February of 1970.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in Malaysia as of January 2019
Imports to Malaysia rose by 1 percent year-on-year to USD 73.9 billion in

January 2019, the same as in the previous month, but below market
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consensus of 1.2 percent. Purchases of consumption goods increased 3.3

percent, mainly attributed to non-durables (13.5 pct) and durables (16.4 pct).
In contrast, imports of capital good fell 3.3 percent, largely due to transport
equipment, industrial (-50.2 pct). Also, purchases of intermediate goods
edged down 0.8 percent, mainly led by parts & accessories of capital goods
except transport equipment (-14.5 pct) and fuel & lubricants processed,
others (-45.2 pct). By country, imports from China advanced 17.5 percent,
with refined petroleum products (128.7 pct) and electrical & electronic
products (5.2 pct) expanding the most. Conversely, purchases from
Singapore shrank 16.4 percent, driven by refined petroleum products (-37.4
pct) and electrical & electronic products (-9.9 pct). Imports in Malaysia
averaged 20809.73 MYR Million from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time
high of 80197.13 MYR Million in August of 2018 and a record low of 313.60
MYR Million in August of 1970.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in Malaysia as of January 2019

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EXTERNAL DEBT
External Debt in Malaysia decreased to 924887.22 MYR Million in the
fourth quarter of 2018 from 947877.65 MYR Million in the third quarter of
2018. External Debt in Malaysia averaged 247988.33 MYR Million from
1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 947877.65 MYR Million in the
third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 9063 MYR Million in the second
quarter of 1997.
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BUDGET DEFICIT
Malaysia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3 percent of the
country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Budget in Malaysia
GDP in 2009.
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UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRY
UGANDA
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda was worth 25.89 billion US
dollars in 2017. The GDP value of Uganda represents 0.04 percent of the
world economy. GDP in Uganda averaged 6.91 USD Billion from 1960 until
2017, reaching an all-time high of 27.29 USD Billion in 2014 and a record
low of 0.42 USD Billion in 1960.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Gross Domestic Product in Uganda as of 2018

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Consumer Price Index CPI in Uganda increased to 174.70 Index Points in

February from 174.30 Index Points in January of 2019. Consumer Price
Index CPI in Uganda averaged 146.34 Index Points from 2010 until 2019,
reaching an all time high of 175.20 Index Points in September of 2018 and a
record low of 101.90 Index Points in August of 2010.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Uganda as of January 2019
INFLATION RATE
The annual inflation rate in Uganda rose to 3.0 percent in February 2019 from
2.7 percent in the prior month, being the highest since November. Prices
remained elevated for transport (9.4% vs 9.5% in January) and climbed for
communication (21.4% vs 5.5%), namely telephone and telefax services
(28.7% vs 7%). Also, cost rose faster for miscellaneous goods services (5.2%
vs 3.9%) and restaurants & hotels (1.9% vs 1.8%). Meanwhile, prices
continued to decrease for food & non-alcoholic beverages (-1.4% vs -1.5%);
and they slowed for health (1.2% vs 1.7%); education (4.3% vs 4.4%);
clothing & footwear (4.5% vs 6.7%); furnishings (2.7% vs 4.3%) and
alcoholic beverages & tobacco (1.1% vs 1.2%). The annual core inflation,
which strips out volatile food and energy prices, also increased to 3.7 percent
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from 3.4 percent in January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up

0.3 percent, after increasing 0.2 percent in the previous month. Inflation Rate
in Uganda averaged 6.34 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time
high of 24.50 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -5.36 percent
in November of 2001.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Uganda as of January 2019

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
The World Bank provides data for Uganda from 1991 to 2017. The average value for Uganda during
that period was 2.5 percent with a minumum of 0.92 percent in 1992 and a maximum of 4.16 percent
in 2009.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Uganda as of January 2017

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EXPORT AND IMPORT
Exports from Uganda fell 14.5 percent year-on-year to USD 299.6 million in
January 2019, dragged down by lower shipments of coffee (-10.1 percent);
cotton (-39.6 percent); maize (-74.2 percent); beans (-88.7 percent) and hides
& skins (-40.7 percent) Exports in Uganda averaged 131.65 USD Million
from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 371.98 USD Million in
June of 2017 and a record low of 12.39 USD Million in July of 1993.
Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in Uganda as of January 2019
Imports to Uganda rose 14.2 percent year-on-year to USD 611.9 million in

January 2019. Imports in Uganda averaged 284.29 USD Million from 1993
until 2019, reaching an all time high of 744.80 USD Million in October of
2018 and a record low of 44.20 USD Million in August of 1993.
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Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in Uganda as of January 2019

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EXTERNAL DEBT
External Debt, total in Uganda was reported at 5452600832 in 1990,
according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled
from officially recognized sources.
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BUDGET DEFICIT
Uganda recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.30 percent of the
country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Budget in Uganda
averaged -2.66 percent of GDP from 1999 until 2017, reaching an all-time
high of -0.77 percent of GDP in 2005 and a record low of -4.80 percent of
GDP in 2015.
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COMOROS
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Comoros was worth 0.65 billion US
dollars in 2017. The GDP value of Comoros represents less than 0.01 percent
of the world economy. GDP in Comoros averaged 0.32 USD Billion from
1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 0.65 USD Billion in 2014 and
a record low of 0.11 USD Billion in 1981.

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INFLATION RATE
The inflation rate in Comoros was recorded at 1.70 percent in 2018. Inflation
Rate in Comoros averaged 2.86 percent from 2001 until 2018, reaching an
all time high of 11.70 percent in 2012 and a record low of -3.40 percent in
2014.
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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Unemployment Rate in Comoros remained unchanged at 4.30 percent in

2017 from 4.30 percent in 2016. Unemployment Rate in Comoros averaged
4.55 percent from 1991 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4.80 percent
in 1992 and a record low of 4.30 percent in 2015.
EXPORT AND IMPORT
Exports in Comoros increased to 17267 KMF Million in 2017 from 13682

KMF Million in 2016. Exports in Comoros averaged 7112.23 KMF Million
from 1996 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17267 KMF Million in
2017 and a record low of 2190 KMF Million in 2008.
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Imports in Comoros increased to 109836 KMF Million in 2017 from 97546 KMF
Million in 2016. Imports in Comoros averaged 55400.41 KMF Million from 1996 until
2017, reaching an all time high of 109836 KMF Million in 2017 and a record low of
22241 KMF Million in 1998.
EXTERNAL DEBT
Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$) in Comoros was
reported at 6305000 in 2016, according to the World Bank collection of
development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.
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BUDGET DEFICIT
Comoros recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.90 percent of the

country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Budget in Comoros
GDP in 2003.
DEVELOPED COUNTRY DEVELOPING COUNTRY UNDERDEVELOP COUNTRY
SWITZERLAND JAPAN COLUMBIA PHILIPPINES MALAYSIA UGANDA COMOROS
GDP
CPI
COMPARE AND COMARISON
INFLATION RATE
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
EXPORT
IMPORT
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EXTERNAL DEBT
BUDGET DEFICIT
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Data Sources:
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
https://tradingeconomics.com
https://www.theglobaleconomy.com
www.statista.com
https://wits.worldbank.org/CountryProfile/en/MYS
https://www.economy.com/comoros/consumer-price-index-cpi

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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Japan as of January 2019

Fig. 3: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Japan as of January 2019

In January 2019, Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.5

Fig. 4: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Japan as of January 2019

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Fig. 6: Illustration of Export in Japan as of January 2019

Fig. 7: Illustration of Import in Japan as of January 2019

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Consumer Price Index CPI in Colombia increased to 101.18 Index Points in

The unemployment rate in Colombia rose to 12.87 percent in January 2019

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Imports to Colombia rose 10.4 percent year-on-year to USD 4.30 billion in

Colombia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3 percent of the

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Philippines as of January 2019

Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in the Phillippines as of January 2019

Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in the Phillipines as of January 2019

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in the Phlippines as of January 2019

Imports to the Philippines increased in January 2019 by 5.8 percent year-on-year to

Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in the Philippines as of January 2019

Fig. 2: Illustration of Gross Domestic Product in Malaysia as of 2018

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Consumer Price Index CPI in Malaysia decreased to 120.50 Index Points in

Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Malaysia as of January 2019

Malaysia's consumer prices fell 0.7 percent year-on-year in January 2019,

Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Malaysia as of January 2019

The unemployment rate in Malaysia inched lower to 3.3 percent in January

Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Malaysia as of January 2019

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in Malaysia as of January 2019

Imports to Malaysia rose by 1 percent year-on-year to USD 73.9 billion in

consensus of 1.2 percent. Purchases of consumption goods increased 3.3

Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in Malaysia as of January 2019

Fig. 2: Illustration of Gross Domestic Product in Uganda as of 2018

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Consumer Price Index CPI in Uganda increased to 174.70 Index Points in

Fig. 2: Illustration of Consumer Price Index in Uganda as of January 2019

from 3.4 percent in January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up

Fig. 2: Illustration of Inflation Rate in Uganda as of January 2019

Fig. 2: Illustration of Unemployment Rate in Uganda as of January 2017

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Fig. 2: Illustration of Export in Uganda as of January 2019

Imports to Uganda rose 14.2 percent year-on-year to USD 611.9 million in

Fig. 2: Illustration of Import in Uganda as of January 2019

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)

Unemployment Rate in Comoros remained unchanged at 4.30 percent in

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Exports in Comoros increased to 17267 KMF Million in 2017 from 13682

Comoros recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.90 percent of the

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