Bank Credit to Bank Deposits for Namibia
DDSI04NAA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
84.11
Year-over-Year Change
7.90%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 1/1/2021
Summary
The 'Bank Credit to Bank Deposits for Namibia' metric measures the ratio of a country's bank credit to its bank deposits, providing insights into the overall health and stability of the financial sector.
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 the relationship between a country's bank credit and total bank deposits, offering a perspective on the financial system's intermediation capacity. It is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the efficiency and depth of the banking sector.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the World Bank using national financial statistics.
Historical Context
This metric helps inform decisions around monetary, fiscal, and financial policies.
Key Facts
- Namibia's bank credit to bank deposits ratio was 82.6% in 2020.
- A higher ratio indicates greater financial intermediation capacity.
- The metric is expressed as a percentage.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Bank Credit to Bank Deposits for Namibia' metric measures the ratio of a country's bank credit to its total bank deposits, providing insights into the financial sector's health and stability.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the efficiency and depth of the banking sector, which informs decisions around monetary, fiscal, and financial policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the World Bank using national financial statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric helps inform decisions around monetary, fiscal, and financial policies by providing insights into the overall health and stability of the financial sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data may be subject to update delays and limitations inherent in national financial statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank Credit to Bank Deposits for Namibia (DDSI04NAA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.