Jamaica: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

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 Jamaica

Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

 Latest value 77.57
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2021
 Average 45.06
 Min - Max 17.73 - 77.57
 Source The International Monetary Fund
The latest value from 2021 is 77.57 percent, an increase from 71.28 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 82.43 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1960 to 2021 is 45.06 percent. The minimum value, 17.73 percent, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 77.57 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.

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