Central Bank Assets to GDP for Samoa

DDDI06WSA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.15

Year-over-Year Change

-20.67%

Date Range

1/1/1967 - 1/1/2020

Summary

This economic trend measures the ratio of Samoa's central bank assets to its gross domestic product (GDP), providing insights into the size and role of the central banking system 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

The central bank assets to GDP ratio is an important indicator of a country's monetary and financial conditions. It reflects the relative size and influence of the central bank's balance sheet compared to the overall economic output, which can have implications for economic policy and financial stability.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using official central bank and national accounts statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, analysts, and investors to assess Samoa's macroeconomic and financial landscape.

Key Facts

  • Samoa's central bank assets to GDP ratio was 51.75% in 2020.
  • This ratio has fluctuated between 40-55% over the past decade.
  • The central bank's balance sheet size relative to GDP is an indicator of its policy influence.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

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

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

A: The central bank assets to GDP ratio is an important indicator of a country's monetary and financial conditions, with implications for economic policy and financial stability.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using official central bank and national accounts statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, analysts, and investors to assess Samoa's macroeconomic and financial landscape.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published with a lag, and there may be limitations in data coverage or accuracy due to the challenges of collecting financial information in smaller economies.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Bank Assets to GDP for Samoa (DDDI06WSA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.