Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$)

This economic indicator encapsulates the flow of income earned by residents from foreign investments, minus the payments made to foreign entities for similar income streams. It comprises two main components: wages and salaries paid to expatriate workers, reflecting the contributions of labor across borders, and returns on investment derived from international financial assets, which includes interest, dividends, and rents from property held abroad. Additionally, it factors in earnings from intellectual property rights, such as royalties from patents and copyrights. Represented in current U.S. dollars, this metric serves as an essential gauge of a country's economic engagement with the global market, highlighting the interplay between domestic and international economies and providing insights into the sustainability of national income levels. Source: