Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP - Country rankings
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Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP, 2021:
The average for 2021 based on 16 countries was 54.47 percent. The highest value was in Bolivia: 102.11 percent and the lowest value was in Dominican Republic: 28.94 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: The International Monetary Fund
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| Countries | Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP, 2021 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 102.11 | 1 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Brazil | 98.9 | 2 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Honduras | 60.51 | 3 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Chile | 60.32 | 4 | 1961 - 2021 |
| Uruguay | 60.16 | 5 | 1960 - 2021 |
| El Salvador | 56.48 | 6 | 1965 - 2021 |
| Peru | 55.67 | 7 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Colombia | 55.21 | 8 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Paraguay | 53.78 | 9 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Ecuador | 51.41 | 10 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Guatemala | 48.13 | 11 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Costa Rica | 42.14 | 12 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Mexico | 34.93 | 13 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Haiti | 31.44 | 14 | 1960 - 2021 |
| Nicaragua | 31.41 | 15 | 1963 - 2021 |
| Domin. Rep. | 28.94 | 16 | 1960 - 2021 |
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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