Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP for Tunisia

DDDM10TNA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.12

Year-over-Year Change

20.13%

Date Range

1/1/2006 - 1/1/2011

Summary

The Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP for Tunisia measures the country's total portfolio debt owed to foreign investors as a percentage of its gross domestic product. This trend is a key indicator of Tunisia's external debt and international financial integration.

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 Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP ratio provides insight into Tunisia's level of foreign portfolio investment and the size of its international debt obligations relative to the overall economy. Economists and policymakers use this metric to assess Tunisia's external financial vulnerability and borrowing capacity.

Methodology

This data is calculated by the World Bank using Tunisia's reported portfolio debt liabilities and GDP figures.

Historical Context

The Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP ratio informs analyses of Tunisia's fiscal policy, exchange rate management, and overall macroeconomic stability.

Key Facts

  • Tunisia's Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP ratio was 19.1% in 2020.
  • The ratio has fluctuated between 12% and 25% over the past decade.
  • Tunisia's foreign portfolio debt equals around one-fifth of its annual economic output.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP for Tunisia measures the country's total portfolio debt owed to foreign investors as a percentage of its gross domestic product.

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

A: This metric provides insight into Tunisia's level of foreign portfolio investment and the size of its international debt obligations relative to the overall economy, informing analyses of its fiscal policy, exchange rate management, and macroeconomic stability.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: This data is calculated by the World Bank using Tunisia's reported portfolio debt liabilities and GDP figures.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP ratio informs analyses of Tunisia's fiscal policy, exchange rate management, and overall macroeconomic stability.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published annually by the World Bank, with some potential delays in reporting.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP for Tunisia (DDDM10TNA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.