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Euro Area Employed Persons

Employed Persons In the Euro Area decreased to 145.75 Million Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 146.22 Million Persons in the third quarter of 2012. Employed Persons In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Euro Area Employed Persons averaged 132.43 Million Persons reaching an all time high of 150.37 Million Persons in February of 2008 and a record low of 117.36 Million Persons in May of 1984. in the Euro Area, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Employed Persons.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending In the Euro Area decreased to 1191.83 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1197.38 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending In the Euro Area is reported by the Datastream International Ltd. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Euro Area Consumer Spending averaged 1103.65 EUR Billion reaching an all time high of 1219.11 EUR Billion in February of 2011 and a record low of 915 EUR Billion in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Consumer Spending.

source: Datastream International Ltd.

Euro Area Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization In the Euro Area remained unchanged at 77.50 percent in the second quarter of 2013 from 77.50 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Capacity Utilization In the Euro Area is reported by the European Commission. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Euro Area Capacity Utilization averaged 81.06 Percent reaching an all time high of 85.30 Percent in November of 1989 and a record low of 69.60 Percent in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Emu, Evolving Membership Capacity Utilization.

source: European Commission

Euro Area Government Spending

Government Spending In the Euro Area increased to 400.13 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 399.72 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Euro Area Government Spending averaged 357.13 EUR Billion reaching an all time high of 403.22 EUR Billion in August of 2010 and a record low of 302.10 EUR Billion in February of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Emu 13 Countries Government Spending.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence In the Euro Area increased to -22.30 in April of 2013 from -23.50 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence In the Euro Area is reported by the European Commission. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Euro Area Consumer Confidence averaged -12.63 reaching an all time high of 2.70 in May of 2000 and a record low of -34.20 in March of 2009. in the Euro Area, the Consumer Economic Sentiment Indicator measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the economy. The survey is made by phone and covers 23 000 households in the Euro Area. The number of households sample varies across the zone. The questions focus on current economic and financial situation, savings intention as well as on expected developments regarding: consumer price indexes, general economic situation and major purchases of durable goods. The Consumer ESI measures consumer confidence on a scale of -100 to 100, where -100 indicate extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Consumer Confidence.

source: European Commission

Euro Area Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate In the Euro Area remained unchanged at 0.21 percent in April of 2013 from 0.21 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Euro Area Interbank Rate averaged 4.47 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.82 Percent in September of 1992 and a record low of 0.19 Percent in December of 2012. In Emu, Evolving Membership, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Emu, Evolving Membership Interbank Rate.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Producer Prices

Producer Prices In the Euro Area decreased to 109.67 Index Points in March of 2013 from 109.87 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Euro Area Producer Prices averaged 87.85 Index Points reaching an all time high of 122.26 Index Points in October of 2012 and a record low of 55.09 Index Points in January of 1981. in the Euro Area, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Producer Prices.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Imports

Imports In the Euro Area increased to 142900 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 138500 EUR Million in February of 2013. Imports In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Euro Area Imports averaged 107611.76 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 159900 EUR Million in October of 2012 and a record low of 55613.20 EUR Million in January of 1999. Euro Area main imports are energy, manufactured goods and machinery. Main imports partners are China (12 percent of total imports) and United Kingdom (10 percent). Others include: United States, Russia, Switzerland and Japan. The biggest importers within the Euro Area are Germany, Italy, France and Netherlands. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Imports.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Exports

Exports In the Euro Area increased to 165800 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 148600 EUR Million in February of 2013. Exports In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Euro Area Exports averaged 109144.60 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 169100 EUR Million in October of 2012 and a record low of 53099.50 EUR Million in January of 1999. Euro Area main exports are machinery, vehicles and other manufactured goods (65 percent of total exports), chemicals, food and energy. Euro Area main exports partners are United States (13 percent of total exports) and United Kingdom (12 percent). Others include: China, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey. The biggest exporters within Euro Area are Germany, France, Italy and Netherlands. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Balance of Trade

Euro Area recorded a trade surplus of 22900 EUR Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Euro Area Balance of Trade averaged 1532.26 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 22900 EUR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of -16115.40 EUR Million in January of 2011. Euro Area runs regular trade surpluses primarily due to its high export of manufactured goods such as machinery and vehicles. Euro area is a net importer of energy and raw materials. Germany, Italy, France and Netherlands account for the largest share of total trade. Main trading partners are the United Kingdom (12 percent of total exports and 10 percent of imports) and the United States (13 percent of exports and 6 percent of imports). This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Balance of Trade.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area contracted 1 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Euro Area GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 1.66 Percent reaching an all time high of 5 Percent in March of 1995 and a record low of -5.20 Percent in March of 2009. The Euro Area is the second largest economy in the world. Of the 17 states it includes, the biggest are: Germany (26 percent of total Euro Area GDP), France (21 percent), Italy (16 percent) and Spain (11 percent). The most important sectors of the economy are: business and financial activities (29 percent of GDP), transportation and communication services (21 percent), overall industry (18 percent) and construction (6 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area contracted 0.20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Euro Area GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.35 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.30 Percent in June of 1997 and a record low of -2.50 Percent in March of 2009. The Euro Area is an economic and monetary union of 17 European Union countries that adopted the euro as their currency. The countries it comprises are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain. The Euro Area is the second largest economy in the world and if it was a country it would be the fourth most populous with 330 million inhabitants. France, Germany, Italy and Spain are the most important economies accounting for over 74 percent of the Union’s GDP. The current economic crisis affecting some of the Euro Zone peripheral countries has been raising doubts over the euro’s future and is the major obstacle to growth. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area GDP Growth Rate.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Industrial Production

Industrial Production In the Euro Area decreased 1.70 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Euro Area Industrial Production averaged 0.90 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.80 Percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -21.40 Percent in April of 2009. In Euro Area, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Industrial Production.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). In the Euro Area, interest rate decisions are taken by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. The primary objective of the ECB’s monetary policy is to maintain price stability. The ECB’s Governing Council has defined price stability as "a year-on-year increase in the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for The Euro Area of below 2%. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Interest Rate.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves In the Euro Area decreased to 326561 USD Million in March of 2013 from 331190 USD Million in February of 2013. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Euro Area Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 246820.12 USD Million reaching an all time high of 337632 USD Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 178392 USD Million in March of 2006. in the Euro Area, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Foreign Exchange Reserves.

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Euro Area Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 In the Euro Area decreased to 9809880 EUR Billion in March of 2013 from 9810307 EUR Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Euro Area Money Supply M3 averaged 392003.79 EUR Billion reaching an all time high of 9810307 EUR Billion in February of 2013 and a record low of 1097.20 EUR Billion in January of 1980. Euro Area Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Money Supply M3.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 In the Euro Area increased to 9089742 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 9061897 EUR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Euro Area Money Supply M2 averaged 4090367.83 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 9089742 EUR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 1070326 EUR Million in January of 1980. Euro Area Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Money Supply M2.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 In the Euro Area increased to 5202659 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 5173545 EUR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ecb). Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Euro Area Money Supply M1 averaged 1999764.34 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 5202659 EUR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 444072 EUR Million in January of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Emu, Evolving Membership Money Supply M1.

source: European Central Bank (ecb)

Euro Area Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 0.10 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Euro Area Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.08 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.80 Percent in January of 1998 and a record low of -1.60 Percent in January of 2002. In Euro Area, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Euro Area, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Retail Sales.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 2.40 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Euro Area Retail Sales YoY averaged 0.94 Percent reaching an all time high of 5 Percent in November of 1998 and a record low of -5.10 Percent in February of 2009. In Euro Area, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Annual Retail Sales.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Population

The total population In the Euro Area was last recorded at 333.0 million people in 2011 from 258.1 million in 1960, changing 29 percent during the last 50 years. Population In the Euro Area is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Euro Area Population averaged 296.3 Million reaching an all time high of 333.0 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 258.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of Euro Area represents 4.83 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 21 people on the planet is a resident of Euro Area. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Population.

source: World Bank

Euro Area Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector In the Euro Area increased to 10832228 EUR Billion in March of 2013 from 10826424 EUR Billion in February of 2013. Loans to Private Sector In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Euro Area Loans to Private Sector averaged 659182.99 EUR Billion reaching an all time high of 11028605 EUR Billion in January of 2012 and a record low of 3241.20 EUR Billion in January of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Loans to Private Sector.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Inflation Rate

The inflation rate In the Euro Area was recorded at 1.20 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Euro Area Inflation Rate averaged 2.26 Percent reaching an all time high of 5 Percent in July of 1991 and a record low of -0.70 Percent in July of 2009. In Euro Area, the inflation rate is calculated using the weighted average of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Price (HICP) aggregates. The main components of the HICP are: food, alcohol and tobacco (19 percent of the total weight), energy (11 percent), non-energy industrial goods (29 percent) and services (41 percent). The HICP aggregates are computed as the weighted average of each country’s HICP components. The weight of a country is its share of household final monetary consumption expenditure in the total of the country’s group. The local HICPs are supplied to the Eurostat by the National Statistical Institutes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Inflation Rate.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate In the Euro Area increased to 12.10 percent in March of 2013 from 12 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Euro Area Unemployment Rate averaged 9.31 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.10 Percent in March of 2013 and a record low of 7.20 Percent in February of 2008. In Euro Area, the unemployment rate measures 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 Euro Area Unemployment Rate.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Business Confidence

Business Confidence In the Euro Area decreased to -0.93 in April of 2013 from -0.75 in March of 2013. Business Confidence In the Euro Area is reported by the European Commission. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Euro Area Business Confidence averaged 0 reaching an all time high of 1.64 in April of 2007 and a record low of -3.26 in March of 2009. in the Euro Area, the Business Climate Indicator measures the current situation of the businesses and its future prospects. The survey is made by phone and covers 23 000 companies in the Euro Area. The questionnaire focuses on: production trends in recent months, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. The indicator is computed through the estimation of a factor-model and summarises the common information contained in the surveys. A rise in the indicator will point to an upswing in activity and an improvement in the business climate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Business Confidence.

source: European Commission

Euro Area Government Debt To GDP

Euro Area recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 90.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Euro Area Government Debt To GDP averaged 73.81 Percent reaching an all time high of 90.60 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of 66.20 Percent in December of 2007. 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 Euro Area Government Debt To GDP.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Government Budget

Euro Area recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Euro Area Government Budget averaged -2.95 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 0 Percent of GDP in December of 2000 and a record low of -6.30 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. 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 Euro Area Government Budget.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area Current Account

Euro Area recorded a Current Account surplus of 12085 EUR Million in February of 2013. Current Account In the Euro Area is reported by the European Central Bank (ECB). Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Euro Area Current Account averaged -252.29 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 26513 EUR Million in December of 2012 and a record low of -26558 EUR Million in January of 2008. 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 Euro Area Current Account.

source: European Central Bank (ECB)

Euro Area Current Account to GDP

Euro Area recorded a Current Account surplus of 1.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP In the Euro Area is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Euro Area Current Account to GDP averaged 0.06 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.50 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of -1.50 Percent in December of 2000. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Current Account to GDP.

source: Eurostat

Euro Area | Credit Rating

This page displays the sovereign debt credit rating as reported by the major credit rating agencies for Euro Area. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Euro Area thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Euro Area as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Euro Area GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area was worth 13075.79 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Euro Area represents 21.09 percent of the world economy. GDP In the Euro Area is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Euro Area GDP averaged 4549.5 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 13581.6 USD Billion in December of 2008 and a record low of 245.6 USD Billion in December of 1960. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Euro Area GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita In the Euro Area was last recorded at 21379.53 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita In the Euro Area is equivalent to 173 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita In the Euro Area is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Euro Area GDP per capita averaged 14758.5 USD reaching an all time high of 21808.8 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 6264.2 USD in December of 1960. 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 Euro Area GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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