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Gap-filled total
Statistical concept and methodology
The series is part of the ILO estimates and is harmonized to ensure comparability across countries and over time by accounting
The complete balance of payments methodology can be accessed through the International Monetary Fund website (www.im
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Development relevance
Unemployment is a key measure to monitor whether a country is on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of pro
A primary purpose of the balance of payments accounts is to indicate the need to adjust an external imbalance. Where to draw
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
Limitations and exceptions
However, women tend to be excluded from the count for various reasons. Women suffer more from discrimination and from s
Discrepancies may arise in the balance of payments because ther
Among the difficulties faced by compilers of national accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or
General comments
National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Cau
Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balanc
al accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or secondary economy. In developing countries a large share of a
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