Eritrea: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Eritrea |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 15.82 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1992 - 2000 |
| Average | 30.74 |
| Min - Max | 6.29 - 68.48 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2000 is 15.82 percent, a decline from 17.32 percent in 1999. In comparison, the world average is 21.49 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Eritrea from 1992 to 2000 is 30.74 percent. The minimum value, 6.29 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 68.48 percent was recorded in 1992.
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The savings in Eritrea and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 21.82 | 2009 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 5.49 | 2009 | percent |
| Industry value added | 0.41 | 2009 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 0.10 | 2009 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 15.82 | 2000 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 0.11 | 2000 | billion U.S. dollars |