Series Name 2016 [YR2016] 2017 [YR2017]

Population growth (annual %) 0.54 0.56

Population in largest city 24163230 24862075
GDP growth (annual %) 6.85 6.95
GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) 8572.88 9117.34
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 2.00 1.59
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) 117.22 119.09
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 1.942E+12 2.212E+12
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) 12.95 12.43
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people) 7.09 7.11
Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 2197922469129.56 2.429277E+12
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP) 58.98 60.62
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) 21.72 22.86
Real interest rate (%) 2.90 0.11
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP) 8.06 7.46
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP) 28.07 28.11
2018 [YR2018] 2019 [YR2019] 2020 [YR2020]
0.46 0.36 0.31
25582138 26317104 27058479
6.75 5.95 2.30
9688.47 10228.29 10430.73
2.07 2.90 2.42
121.56 125.08 128.11
2.563E+12 2.499E+12 2.363E+12
10.94 10.5 ..
7.13 7.1 ..
2.65101E+12 2.630999E+12 2.732365E+12
19.88 20.26 19.38
10.47 10.99 14.79
0.82 3.02 3.65
7.04 7.14 7.65
27.84 26.77 26.18
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Indicator Name
Population growth (annual %)
Population in largest city
GDP growth (annual %)
GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$)
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
Consumer price index (2010 = 100)
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$)
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$)
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP)
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
Real interest rate (%)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP)
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)
Short definition
Annual population growth rate. Population is based on the de fac

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births per 1,000
Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths per 1,000 mid
Long definition
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate
Population in largest city is the urban population living in the
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on
GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear pop
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the
Consumer price index reflects changes in the cost to the averag
Imports of goods and services comprise all transactions between
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring d
Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring durin
Exports of goods and services comprise all transactions betwee
Communications, computer, information, and other services cove
Communications, computer, information, and other services cove
Real interest rate is the lending interest rate adjusted for inf
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing corresponds to ISIC divisions
Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 1
Source
Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nat
United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics a
International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics a
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Ye
(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospec
(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospec
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Ye
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Ye
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Ye
International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
Topic
Health: Population: Dynamics
Environment: Density & urbanization
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Growth rates
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: US$ at constant 201
Financial Sector: Exchange rates & prices
Financial Sector: Exchange rates & prices
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Current account
Health: Population: Dynamics
Health: Population: Dynamics
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Current account
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Current account
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Current account
Financial Sector: Interest rates
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & ot
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & ot
Periodicity
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Base Period

2015

2010
Aggregation method
Weighted average

Weighted average
Weighted average
Median

Gap-filled total
Weighted average
Weighted average
Gap-filled total
Weighted average
Weighted average

Weighted average
Weighted average
Statistical concept and methodology
For information on total population from which the growth rates are calculated, see total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
The population of a city or metropolitan area depends on the boundaries chosen. For example, in 1990 Beijing, China, contain
Growth rates of GDP and its components are calculated using the least squares method and constant price data in the local cu
For more information, see the metadata for constant U.S. dollar GDP (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).

Consumer price indexes are constructed explicitly, using survey

The complete balance of payments methodology can be accessed through the International Monetary Fund website (www.im
Vital rates are based on data from birth and death registration systems, censuses, and sample surveys by national statistical o
Vital rates are based on data from birth and death registration systems, censuses, and sample surveys by national statistical offi
The complete balance of payments methodology can be accessed through the International Monetary Fund website (www.im

In 2009 the IMF began publishing a new presentation of monetary statistics for countries that report data in accordance with
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
 Development relevance
growth rates are calculated, see total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
In principle, cities offer a more favorable setting for the resolution of social and environmental problems than rural areas. Citie
An economy's growth is measured by the change in the volume of
nt U.S. dollar GDP (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).

A general and continuing increase in an economy’s price level is

A primary purpose of the balance of payments accounts is to indicate the need to adjust an external imbalance. Where to draw
egistration systems, censuses, and sample surveys by national statistical o
The crude mortality rate is a good indicator of the general heal
A primary purpose of the balance of payments accounts is to indicate the need to adjust an external imbalance. Where to draw

The real interest rate is used in various economic theories to explain such phenomena as the capital flight, business cycle and
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
 Limitations and exceptions
L).
Because the estimates of city and metropolitan area are based on national definitions of what constitutes a city or metropolita
To obtain comparable series of constant price data for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added b

Consumer price indexes should be interpreted with caution. The definition of a household, the basket of goods, and the geogr
Discrepancies may arise in the balance of payments because ther
Vital registers are the preferred source for these data, but in many developing countries systems for registering births and d
Vital registers are the preferred source for these data, but in many developing countries systems for registering births and d
Discrepancies may arise in the balance of payments because ther

heories to explain such phenomena as the capital flight, business cycle and economic bubbles. When the real rate of interest is high, that is
Among the difficulties faced by compilers of national accounts
Ideally, industrial output should be measured through regular c
 General comments

a are based on national definitions of what constitutes a city or metropolitan area, cross-country comparisons should be made with cautio
for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added by industrial origin to a common reference year. Because rescali

caution. The definition of a household, the basket of goods, and the geogra
Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balanc
ta, but in many developing countries systems for registering births and d
ta, but in many developing countries systems for registering births and d
Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balanc
Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balanc
Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balanc
s cycle and economic bubbles. When the real rate of interest is high, that is, demand for credit is high, then money will, all other things be
Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.
Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.
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