http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/consumer-confidenceIn Czech Republic, consumer confidence declined to -31 in May of 2012 from -29.3 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Czech Republic Consumer Confidence averaged -13.2300 reaching an all time high of 3.7000 in March of 2007 and a record low of -34.7000 in March of 1999. In Czech Republic, the Czech Statistical Office consumer confidence indicator is the average of four indicators: expected financial situation of consumers, expected total economic situation, expected total unemployment (with inverted sign) and savings expected in 12 months to come. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Consumer Confidence.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 24 May 2012 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/business-confidenceIn Czech Republic, business confidence declined to 6 in May of 2012 from 7.5 in April of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Czech Republic Business Confidence averaged 13.2700 reaching an all time high of 27.2000 in March of 2007 and a record low of -12.9000 in February of 2009. In Czech Republic, the business confidence survey measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. Czech Statistical Office business confidence indicator is a weighted average of seasonally adjusted confidence indicators in industry, construction, trade and in selected services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Business Confidence.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 24 May 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic contracted 1.00 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.5800 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.5000 Percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -3.6000 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Czech Republic has one of the most developed industrialized economies among the emerging democracies in central and eastern Europe, the . It is one of the most stable and prosperous of the post-Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic has a well-educated population and a well-developed infrastructure. The country's strategic location in Europe, low-cost structure, and skilled work force have attracted strong inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI). This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate.Czech Statistical OfficeTue, 15 May 2012 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic contracted 1.00 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Czech Republic GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.4500 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.6500 Percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -4.7200 Percent in June of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic GDP Annual Growth Rate.Czech Statistical OfficeTue, 15 May 2012 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/retail-salesRetail Sales in Czech Republic increased 0.40 percent in March of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2007 until 2012, Czech Republic Retail Sales averaged 0.0900 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.4000 Percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -2.1000 Percent in January of 2010. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Retail Sales.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 16:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Czech Republic decreased 0.30 percent in March of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Czech Republic Annual Retail Sales averaged 4.6400 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.3000 Percent in October of 2001 and a record low of -8.3000 Percent in February of 2009. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Annual Retail Sales.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Czech Republic was last reported at 0.75 percent. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Czech Republic Interest Rate averaged 6.2000 Percent reaching an all time high of 39.0000 Percent in June of 1997 and a record low of 0.7500 Percent in May of 2010. In Czech Republic the interest rates decisions are taken by the Czech National Bank (Ceská Národní Bank CNB). The official interest rate is repo rate, the rate at which commercial banks are allowed to place excess funds at the end of the day with the Central Bank. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Interest Rate.Czech National BankThu, 10 May 2012 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Czech Republic was recorded at 3.50 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Czech Republic Inflation Rate averaged 5.3100 Percent reaching an all time high of 21.9000 Percent in February of 1993 and a record low of -0.4000 Percent in January of 2003. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Inflation Rate.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Czech Republic decreased 0.70 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Czech Republic Industrial Production averaged 4.4300 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.2000 Percent in January of 2001 and a record low of -22.7000 Percent in February of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Industrial Production.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/balance-of-tradeCzech Republic reported a trade surplus equivalent to 37496 Million CZK in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Czech Republic Balance of Trade averaged -332.0600 Million CZK reaching an all time high of 37496.0000 Million CZK in March of 2012 and a record low of -21217.0000 Million CZK in December of 2001. Czech Republic is intensively involved in international trade. It engages in the export of numerous manufactured goods that are used in the production of automobiles, furniture, and electrical appliances. Czech Republic imports mainly machinery and transportation equipment, raw materials, fuels and chemicals. European Union is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 80% of exports and 71% of imports. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Balance of Trade.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/importsCzech Republic imports were worth 240 Billion CZK in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Czech Republic Imports averaged 139188.0200 Million CZK reaching an all time high of 246607.0000 Million CZK in November of 2011 and a record low of 55656.0000 Million CZK in January of 1996. Czech Republic imports were worth 218 Billion CZK in December of 2011. Czech Republic imports mainly machinery and transportation equipment, raw materials, fuels and chemicals. Its major import partners are European Union countries, China, Russia and Japan. This page includes: Czech Republic Imports chart, historical data and news. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Imports.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/exportsCzech Republic exports were worth 278 Billion CZK in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Czech Republic Exports averaged 138855.9400 Million CZK reaching an all time high of 277721.0000 Million CZK in March of 2012 and a record low of 44720.0000 Million CZK in August of 1996. The Czech Republic is intensively involved in international trade. Czech Republic engages in the export of numerous manufactured goods that are used in the production of automobiles, furniture, and electrical appliances. A majority of these products are exported to European countries, especially to Germany. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Exports.Czech Statistical OfficeThu, 10 May 2012 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/current-accountCzech Republic reported a current account deficit equivalent to 688 Million EUR in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1993 until 2011, Czech Republic Current Account averaged -680.1800 Million EUR reaching an all time high of 2084.0000 Million EUR in March of 2008 and a record low of -3641.9000 Million EUR in September of 2010. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Current Account.Czech National BankThu, 10 May 2012 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Czech Republic was last reported at 8.4 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Czech Republic Unemployment Rate averaged 8.0500 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.2000 Percent in January of 2004 and a record low of 5.0000 Percent in May of 2008. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Unemployment Rate.Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Thu, 10 May 2012 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/government-debt-to-gdpCzech Republic recorded a Current Account equivalent to 41.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2011, Czech Republic Government Debt To GDP averaged 25.5100 Percent reaching an all time high of 41.2000 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 12.5000 Percent in December of 1996. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Government Debt To GDP.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/government-budgetCzech Republic reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2011, Czech Republic Government Budget averaged -4.5700 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of -0.7000 Percent of GDP in December of 2007 and a record low of -13.4000 Percent of GDP in December of 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Government Budget.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Czech Republic was last reported at 7377.74 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Czech Republic is equivalent to 60 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1990 until 2010, Czech Republic GDP per capita averaged 5871.1700 USD reaching an all time high of 7593.3100 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 4709.7200 USD in December of 1993. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Czech Republic was last reported at 25283.32 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Czech Republic, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 115 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1990 until 2010, Czech Republic GDP per capita PPP averaged 16737.1000 USD reaching an all time high of 25858.2800 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 10288.0600 USD in December of 1991. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Czech Republic Population averaged 10.1400 Million reaching an all time high of 10.5300 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 9.5500 Million in December of 1960. The total population in Czech Republic was last reported at 10.5 million people in 2010 from 9.6 million in 1960, changing 10 percent during the last 50 years. Czech Republic has 0.15 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 655 people on the planet is a resident of Czech Republic. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/gdpThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic was worth 192.15 billion US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP value of Czech Republic is roughly equivalent to 0.31 percent of the world economy. Historically, from 1990 until 2010, Czech Republic GDP averaged 90.3300 billion USD reaching an all time high of 216.0800 billion USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 25.5700 billion USD in December of 1991. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic GDP.The World Bank GroupFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT