Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) and Metadata Certification for Macedonia, FYR
Punctuality Against the Advance Release Calendar
The Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) requires countries to disseminate macroeconomic data in a timely manner. The following tables provide information on the punctuality of data releases against the advance release calendar (ARC) for Macedonia, FYR.
Table 1: Punctuality Against the Advance Release Calendar
| Data Category | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | April 30 | On time |
| Inflation Rate | May 15 * | Early release |
| Labor Market: Employment and Unemployment | June 20 | Late release (10 days) |
- Data categories that exceed SDDS requirements or use flexibility options are marked with an asterisk (*).
- Some data categories have release lags or periodicity flexibility options.
Table 2: Macedonia, FYR, 2016: Punctuality Against the Advance Release Calendar
| Data Category | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance | April 30 | On time |
| External Debt | May 15 * | Early release |
| Labor Market: Employment and Unemployment | June 20 | Late release (10 days) |
- Data categories that exceed SDDS requirements or use flexibility options are marked with an asterisk (*).
- Some data categories have release lags or periodicity flexibility options.
Metadata Certification and Update
Metadata certification is essential for ensuring the accuracy and quality of macroeconomic data. The following table provides information on the metadata certification status for various macroeconomic data categories in Macedonia, FYR.
Table 3: Macedonia, FYR, 2016: Metadata Certification and Update
| Data Category | Metadata Certification Status |
|---|---|
| GDP | SDDS certified |
| Inflation Rate | ✕ (not certified) |
| Labor Market: Employment and Unemployment | Negative numeric entry (-5 days) |
- The table indicates that most data categories have SDDS metadata certification.
- Some data categories do not have SDDS metadata certification, indicated by a ✕ symbol.
- Negative numeric entries indicate the number of days late in updating metadata.
Conclusion
The tables provide information on the punctuality and metadata certification status for various macroeconomic data categories in Macedonia, FYR. While most data categories are released in a timely manner, some exceptions exist, and metadata certification is mostly complete.