Central Bank Assets to GDP for Ecuador

DDDI06ECA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

5.82

Year-over-Year Change

1840.58%

Date Range

1/1/1960 - 1/1/2021

Summary

The 'Central Bank Assets to GDP for Ecuador' trend measures the ratio of a country's central bank assets to its gross domestic product (GDP), providing insights into the size and importance of the central bank within the broader economy.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This economic indicator offers a snapshot of the scale of a central bank's operations relative to the overall economic activity in a country. It can be used to analyze the central bank's role, the depth of financial markets, and the degree of central bank involvement in the economy.

Methodology

The data is calculated by the World Bank using central bank asset and GDP figures.

Historical Context

This trend is monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess a country's financial stability and the central bank's influence.

Key Facts

  • Ecuador's central bank assets were 14.4% of GDP in 2021.
  • The trend has fluctuated between 10-20% of GDP over the past decade.
  • Central bank assets provide liquidity and influence monetary policy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the ratio of a country's central bank assets to its gross domestic product (GDP), providing insights into the size and importance of the central bank within the broader economy.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This indicator offers a snapshot of the scale of a central bank's operations relative to the overall economic activity in a country, which can be used to analyze the central bank's role, the depth of financial markets, and the degree of central bank involvement in the economy.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is calculated by the World Bank using central bank asset and GDP figures.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess a country's financial stability and the central bank's influence.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published annually by the World Bank, so there may be a delay in the most recent figures.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Bank Assets to GDP for Ecuador (DDDI06ECA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.