A. Demography and Macroeconomy
A.1 Population
| Variable | End of 2018 | End of 2017 | End of 2016 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 69.43 million | 69.21 million | 68.97 million | WDI | A.1.1 |
| Total number of households | 21.57 million | 21.39 million | 21.48 million | National Statistical Office | A.1.2 |
| Average household size | 3.10 | Country Editor | A.1.3 | ||
| Urban population (% of total) | 49.95% of total | 49.2% of total | 48.45% of total | WDI | A.1.4 |
| Urban population growth (annual %) | 1.83% | 1.89% | 1.94% | WDI | A.1.5 |
A.2 Economy
| Variable | End of 2018 | End of 2017 | End of 2016 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, current prices (U.S. dollars) | 490,120 USD (millions) | 455,378 USD (millions) | 411,839 USD (millions) | WEO | A.2.1 |
| GDP based on PPP valuation of country GDP (Current international dollar) | 1,323,209 USD (millions) | 1,236,354 USD (millions) | 1,167,713 USD (millions) | WEO | A.2.2 |
| GDP per capita, current prices (U.S. dollars) | 7,084.47 USD | 6,590.64 USD | 5,970.32 USD | WEO | A.2.3 |
| GDP based on PPP per capita GDP (Current international dollar) | 19,126.41 USD | 17,893.63 USD | 16,928 USD | WEO | A.2.4 |
| GDP, constant prices (Percent change) | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3.28% | WEO | A.2.5 |
| Inflation, end of period consumer prices (Percent change) | .54% | .78% | 1.13% | WEO | A.2.6 |
| GDP, deflator (Index) | 153.30 | 151.38 | 147.95 | WEO | A.2.7 |
| Consumer price index | 112.47 | 111.29 | 110.55 | WDI | A.2.8 |
| GINI Index | Not available | 36.50 | 36.90 | WDI | A.2.9 |
| Median national annual household income | 785 USD | Country Editor | A.2.10 | ||
| Median urban annual household income | Not available | Country Editor | A.2.11 | ||
| Urban minimum wages per month in USD | 301.76 USD | 274.01 USD | 292.91 USD | National Statistical Office | A.2.12 |
| Growth in urban household income (%/year) | A.2.13 | ||||
| Nominal | 7.8% | A.2.13.1 | |||
| Real | Not available | Country Editor | A.2.13.2 | ||
| Employment (% of total laborforce) | A.2.14 | ||||
| Self-employed | Not available | Country Editor | A.2.14.1 | ||
| Informally employed | 55.32% | 55.18% | 55.71% | National Statistical Office | A.2.14.2 |
| Unemployed | 1.05% | 1.18% | .99% | A.2.14.3 | |
| Interest Rates: | A.2.15 | ||||
| Central bank lending/discount rate | 2.25% | 2% | 2% | IFS | A.2.15.1 |
| Yield on 3 months treasury bills | 1.3% | 1.33% | 1.41% | IFS | A.2.15.2 |
| Yield on 10-year Government bond | 2.69% | 2.6% | 2.18% | IFS | A.2.15.3 |
| Average bank deposit rate | 1.29% | 1.29% | 1.3% | IFS | A.2.15.4 |
| Lending rate | 4.15% | 4.42% | 4.47% | IFS | A.2.15.5 |
B. Housing Market
B.1 Housing Stock: Production, Transactions
| Variable | End of 2018 | End of 2017 | End of 2016 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwelling units: | B.1.1 | ||||
| Total | 26.21 million | 25.72 million | 25.23 million | REIC Annual Report | B.1.1.1 |
| Total Urban | 2.96 million | 2.89 million | 2.82 million | REIC Annual Report | B.1.1.2 |
| Percentage of vacant units | 3% of total | Country Editor | B.1.2 | ||
| Characteristics of housing stock: | B.1.3 | ||||
| Average dwelling unit size-existing | 100 sq.mt | Country Editor | B.1.3.1 | ||
| % of substandard dwelling units | Not available | Country Editor | B.1.3.2 | ||
| Tenure in urban areas (%): | B.1.4 | ||||
| Owner-occupied units | 70% of total | REIC | B.1.4.1 | ||
| % of owner units with a mortgage | 90% of total | Country Editor | B.1.4.2 | ||
| Private rental units | 20% of total | Country Editor | B.1.4.3 | ||
| Public / social rental units | 10% of total | Country Editor | B.1.4.4 | ||
| % of urban units with state recognized lienable title | Not available | Country Editor | B.1.4.6 | ||
| Estimated Number of units completed/year | B.1.5 | ||||
| Formal sector/registered | Not available | B.1.5.1 | |||
| Informal sector/non-registered | Not available | Country Editor | B.1.5.2 | ||
| Number of recorded urban housing transactions/year | 135664 | 119826 | 142664 | REIC Annual Report | B.1.6 |
| How complete is this measure for formal sector transactions? | Fairly Complete | Country Editor | B.1.7 | ||
B.2 Housing Prices and Cost for Urban Areas or Capital City
| Variable | End of 2018 | End of 2017 | End of 2016 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median urban house price in USD: | B.2.1 | ||||
| New housing | 100,000 USD | Country Editor | B.2.1.1 | ||
| Existing housing | 70,000 USD | Country Editor | B.2.1.2 | ||
| Median house price to median annual HH income: | B.2.2 | ||||
| Urban | 5.5 | Country Editor | B.2.2.1 | ||
| Capital city | 5.5 | Country Editor | B.2.2.2 | ||
| Annual average % change in median house prices: | B.2.3 | ||||
| Yearly Rate | 5% | Country Editor | B.2.3.1 | ||
| 1997-2007 average rate | 1.37% | Country Editor | B.2.3.2 | ||
| M2 construction cost for median quality house | B.2.4 | ||||
| National | 600 USD/sq.mt | Country Editor | B.2.4.1 | ||
| Urban | 600 USD/sq.mt | Country Editor | B.2.4.2 | ||
| Capital city | 600 USD/sq.mt | Country Editor | B.2.4.3 | ||