A. Demography and Macroeconomy
A.1 Population
| Variable | End of 2014 | End of 2013 | End of 2012 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4.45 million | 4.34 million | WDI | A.1.1 | |
| Urban population (% of total) | 64.53% of total | 64.1% of total | WDI | A.1.4 | |
| Urban population growth (annual %) | 3.19% | 3.29% | WDI | A.1.5 |
A.2 Economy
| Variable | End of 2014 | End of 2013 | End of 2012 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, current prices (U.S. dollars) | 13,502 USD (millions) | 13,478 USD (millions) | 13,678 USD (millions) | WEO | A.2.1 |
| GDP based on PPP valuation of country GDP (Current international dollar) | 28,036 USD (millions) | 26,064 USD (millions) | 24,855 USD (millions) | WEO | A.2.2 |
| GDP per capita, current prices (U.S. dollars) | 3,158.96 USD | 3,222.77 USD | 3,342.56 USD | WEO | A.2.3 |
| GDP based on PPP per capita GDP (Current international dollar) | 6,559.28 USD | 6,232.12 USD | 6,074 USD | WEO | A.2.4 |
| GDP, constant prices (Percent change) | 6.02% | 3.32% | 3.81% | WEO | A.2.5 |
| Inflation, end of period consumer prices (Percent change) | .48% | 2.09% | 7.47% | WEO | A.2.6 |
| GDP, deflator (Index) | 410.069 | 434.31 | 470.479 | WEO | A.2.7 |
| Consumer price index | 111.55 | 105.27 | WDI | A.2.8 | |
| GINI Index | 40.17 | WDI | A.2.9 | ||
| Growth in urban household income (%/year) | A.2.13 | ||||
| Employment (% of total laborforce) | A.2.14 | ||||
| Interest Rates: | A.2.15 | ||||
| Central bank lending/discount rate | 3.25% | 4% | 4% | IFS | A.2.15.1 |
| Average bank deposit rate | 3.21% | 3.25% | 3.25% | IFS | A.2.15.4 |
| Lending rate | Not available | Not available | Not available | IFS | A.2.15.5 |
B. Housing Market
B.1 Housing Stock: Production, Transactions
| Variable | End of 2014 | End of 2013 | End of 2012 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dwelling units: | B.1.1 | ||||
| Characteristics of housing stock: | B.1.3 | ||||
| Tenure in urban areas (%): | B.1.4 | ||||
| Owner-occupied units | 58% of total | IMF | B.1.4.1 | ||
| Estimated Number of units completed/year | B.1.5 | ||||
B.2 Housing Prices and Cost for Urban Areas or Capital City
| Variable | End of 2014 | End of 2013 | End of 2012 | Sources | Var ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median urban house price in USD: | B.2.1 | ||||
| Median house price to median annual HH income: | B.2.2 | ||||
| Annual average % change in median house prices: | B.2.3 | ||||
| M2 construction cost for median quality house | B.2.4 | ||||