Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) - Country Ranking - Central America & the Caribbean
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
See also: Thematic map, Time series comparison
| Rank | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Rica | 161.06 | 1993 |
| 2 | El Salvador | 108.45 | 2016 |
| 3 | Panama | 107.92 | 2016 |
| 4 | Dominican Republic | 102.96 | 1972 |
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Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
