Use of Financial Services: Key Indicators, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Borrowers from Commercial Banks (% of Non-financial Corporation Depositors with Commercial Banks) for West Bank and Gaza
WBGFCRODCSPNUM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15.11
Year-over-Year Change
-67.01%
Date Range
1/1/2009 - 1/1/2014
Summary
This economic trend measures the use of commercial banking services by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Bank and Gaza as a percentage of non-financial corporate depositors with commercial banks. It provides insight into financial inclusion and access to credit for the SME 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
The Use of Financial Services: Key Indicators, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Borrowers from Commercial Banks trend represents the level of commercial bank borrowing by SMEs relative to the broader corporate depositor base. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to evaluate financial market development and the degree of credit access for smaller businesses.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of commercial banks operating in the West Bank and Gaza region.
Historical Context
This indicator is relevant for assessing financial inclusion policies and private sector development initiatives in the Palestinian territories.
Key Facts
- SMEs comprise over 90% of businesses in the West Bank and Gaza.
- Access to commercial bank credit is a key challenge for many Palestinian SMEs.
- This indicator tracks SME credit access relative to larger corporate borrowers.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the percentage of non-financial corporate depositors with commercial banks in the West Bank and Gaza that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) borrowing from those banks.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insight into financial inclusion and access to credit for the critically important SME sector in the Palestinian territories.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of commercial banks operating in the West Bank and Gaza region.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is relevant for assessing financial inclusion policies and private sector development initiatives in the Palestinian territories.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data may have delays in reporting due to the challenges of data collection in the region.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Use of Financial Services: Key Indicators, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Borrowers from Commercial Banks (% of Non-financial Corporation Depositors with Commercial Banks) for West Bank and Gaza (WBGFCRODCSPNUM), retrieved from FRED.