Summary of Economic Statistics

This page contained a summary of the economic indicators, presenting the latest available data. Please click on the appropriate link on the left to access more detailed information.

Selected Key Economic Indicators
Indicator Latest year available
National Accounts FY06est.
GDP (US$ millions) 197.91
GDP per capita $1,832
International Trade 2005/06
Total imports, value (US$ 000), CY2006 130,214
Total exports, value (US$ 000), CY2005 12,984
Consumer Price Index 2006-2007
Jan-Mar 2006 112.3
Apr-Jun 2006 114.1
Jul-Sep 2006 116.1
Oct-Dec 2006 116.4
Jan-Mar 2007 117.0
Apr-Jun 2007 117.6
Jul-Sep 2007 118.7
Oct-Dec 2007 120.4
Government Finance (US millions) FY06est.
Revenue and grants 140.0
Expenditure 153.0
Overall balance -13.0
Employment rates 2000(census)
Persons in labor force 37,414
Percent 58.6%
Unemployment rate: male 20.7%
: female 23.8%
Labor Market FY2006 proj
Persons employed in all industries 16,457
Average annual wage, real $5,856
Balance of Payment (US$ millions) FY2005est.
Current account balance (35.5)
Capital & financial account 15.6
Overall balance (19.9)
Banking Dec-06
Interest rates: Lending - Consumer loans 13.38
- Commercial loans 8.92
: Deposit - Savings 1.88%
External Debt (US millions) FY2006
External debt 65.8
Adjusted for offsetting assets 39.2

Source: FSM Statistics Unit