External balance on goods and services (formerly resource balance) equals exports of goods and services minus imports of goods and services (previously nonfactor services).
Economic Indicators Forecasts are based primarily on World Bank historical data and global GDP and employment forecasts from sources such as Goldman Sachs, Conference Board, The Economist, and the International Monetary Fund. Country forecasts are based on 1) World Bank country GDP and employment forecasts, and 2) a consensus forecast on total global GDP from multiple economist sources.
Data from 2017-2022 is historical data, 2023-2025 are forecasts. Economic Indicators forecasts are based on the most current GDP and employment outlooks. These estimates are current (nominal) figures, not constant (real) figures. They do not account for unpredictable future declines (recessions, natural disasters, wars, etc.).
Economic Indicators Forecasts are based primarily on World Bank historical data and global GDP and employment forecasts from sources such as Goldman Sachs, Conference Board, The Economist, and the International Monetary Fund. Country forecasts are based on 1) World Bank country GDP and employment forecasts, and 2) a consensus forecast on total global GDP from multiple economist sources.