State of the Economy

1999*

1998

1997

Real GDP Growth (percent)

1.6

1.6

3.0

Per Capita GDP

$6,500

$6,600

$7,600

Consumer Price Inflation (percent)

1.5

-0.3

-0.2

Budget Balance (percent of GDP)

-8.8

-9.4

-3.8

Current Account Balance (% of GDP)

-3.2

-12.9

-0.2

Exports (US$bn)

35.00

42.25

59.68

Imports (US$bn)

23.00

24.00

26.15

Trade Balance (US$bn)

12.00

18.25

33.53

Balance on Goods & Services (US$mn)

-2,000

2,250

12,537