Compared to II quarter 2015, the real GDP change was positive and stood at 0.4%.
In III quarter 2015, against III quarter 2014, positive changes in the value added1 were observed in all economic activities. The fastest growth in the value added was observed in enterprises engaged in construction (4.1%), manufacturing (2.9%), wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, transportation and storage, accommodation and food service activities (2%).
In III quarter 2015, against III quarter 2014, final household consumption expenditure grew by 6.4%, gross fixed capital formation – 12.4%. Exports of goods and services, which were on the increase during the first two quarters of 2015, decreased by 0.7% in III quarter 2015. Imports of goods and services grew by 5.3%.
In the first three quarters of 2015, GDP at current prices amounted to EUR 27 630 million. Compared to the first three quarters of 2014, the real GDP change stood at 1.5% (seasonally and working day unadjusted – 1.5%).
