The macroeconomic statistics provide data on developments in the Czech economy as a whole, on individual economic sectors and on the Czech Republic’s relations with the rest of the world. These statistics include, in particular, the balance of payments, the international investment position, government finance statistics and the quarterly financial accounts. They serve the needs of the European System of Central Banks, the European Statistical System and the Czech National Bank’s economic analyses. They also fulfil the Czech Republic's international obligations under the SDDS Plus standard and thus meet the needs of the wider international expert community.
Balance of payments developments
The current account deficit amounted to CZK 17.2 billion in August. The balance of goods and services ended in a surplus of CZK 19.3 billion. Foreign direct investment dividends totalling CZK 21.8 billion were recorded on the debit side of the primary income balance. Income and capital transfers include a deficit on transactions with EU institutions, totalling CZK 6.2 billion.