Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Rwanda
DDDM09RWA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.31
Year-over-Year Change
3006.08%
Date Range
1/1/2014 - 1/1/2020
Summary
The Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Rwanda metric tracks the value of a country's foreign equity investments relative to its Gross Domestic Product. This provides insight into a nation's financial integration and international investment position.
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 indicator represents Rwanda's stock of foreign equity assets, including shares of public and private companies, as a percentage of its GDP. It is a key measure of a country's international financial integration and participation in global capital markets.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using national account and balance of payments statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this metric to assess Rwanda's financial openness and relative attractiveness for foreign portfolio investment.
Key Facts
- Rwanda's Gross Portfolio Equity Assets were 1.24% of GDP in 2020.
- This ratio has risen from 0.36% in 2000, indicating growing financial integration.
- Equity investment helps diversify Rwanda's economy and attract foreign capital.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the value of Rwanda's foreign equity investments, such as shares in public and private companies, relative to its Gross Domestic Product.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into Rwanda's level of financial integration and participation in global capital markets, which is relevant for policymakers and investors assessing the country's economic openness and investment climate.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The World Bank collects and calculates this data using national account and balance of payments statistics from Rwanda.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this indicator to evaluate Rwanda's financial openness and relative attractiveness for foreign portfolio investment, which can inform policy decisions around capital markets and economic integration.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published annually by the World Bank, so there may be a 1-2 year delay in the most recent figures being available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Equity Assets to GDP for Rwanda (DDDM09RWA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.