Benchmarking methods can be used to extrapolate (or 'nowcast') low-frequency benchmarks on the basis of available high-frequency indicators. Quarterly national accounts are a typical example, where a number of monthly and quarterly indicators of economic activity are used to calculate...

This paper analyzes the availability, methodological soundness, and scope of National Accounts statistics in IMF member and non-member countries in 2020. National Account statistics are instrumental in the development of fiscal and monetary policy and in monitoring economic developments. This...

This dataset on foreign direct investment (FDI) provides a summary of cross-country comparisons of international direct investment flows and stocks through main aggregates. FDI aggregates are included on a directional basis only (inward, outward) when available, or on asset/liability otherwise....

This dataset on foreign direct investment (FDI) provides a summary of main aggregates in cross-country comparisons of income on equity and interests on income from debt (inward, outward). Data are provided in US dollars, reported currency and as a share of GDP; and are available from 2005...

This dataset on foreign direct investment (FDI) provides cross-country comparisons of income on equity and interests on income from debt, broken down by partner country. Data are provided in US dollars, reported currency and as a share of GDP and are available from 2005 onwards. FDI income data...

This dataset on foreign direct investment (FDI) provides a summary of main aggregates in cross-country comparisons of income on equity and interests on income from debt (inward, outward). Data are provided in US dollars, reported currency and as a share of GDP; and are available from 2005...

This dataset on foreign direct investment (FDI) provides a summary of cross-country comparisons of international direct investment flows and stocks through main aggregates. FDI aggregates are included on a directional basis only (inward, outward) when available, or on asset/liability otherwise....