Armenian service sector generated revenue of $1.2 billion in first  two months

 Monday, April 8 2024 16:56:00
Armenian service sector generated revenue of $1.2 billion in first  two months

ArmInfo.Service sector of Armenia provided revenue in the amount of 473.1 billion drams in Jan-Feb 2024 ($1.2 billion), slowing down in y-o-y growth from 23.5% to 5.2%. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistical Committee, according to which in February alone, the service sector showed a decline of 0.3% - to 236.2 billion drams ($584.2 million).

Armenia`s foreign trade volume with the EAEU keeps growing, while  with the EU it decreases
 Thursday, February 6 2020 13:14

ArmInfo.The annual growth in foreign trade between Armenia and Russia in 2019 accelerated to 14.9% from 11.2% in 2018, exceeding $ 2.2 billion. This was triggered by an acceleration in the growth of imports - from 7.2% to 17.4%, with a  slowdown in growth exports from 19.6% to 10.3%, the volumes of which  amounted to $ 1.5 billion and $ 734.5 million, respectively.   According to the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia,  Russia holds the lead by a large margin.

>>>
Statistics: In 2019, the population of Armenia decreased by 6.1  thousand people
 Thursday, February 6 2020 11:59

ArmInfo.As of January 1, 2020, the population of Armenia exceeded 2.959 million people, having decreased by 0.2% or 6.1 thousand in annual terms. This is evidenced  by the data of the Statcommittee of the Republic of Armenia.

>>>
Armenian transport sector at year-end 2019 had a significant decline  in freight traffic and a weak growth in passenger traffic
 Wednesday, February 5 2020 20:01

ArmInfo.The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in 2019 decreased by 49.6% (against an increase of 3.7% in 2018), amounting to 14 722.2 thousand tons. Of  these, 9 651.6 thousand tons (65.6% of the total) accounted for road  transport, which decreased by 60.6% year on year (against an increase  of 3.5% in 2018). This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical  Committee of RA.

>>>
Armenia`s communications sector stagnates - growth of revenues is  insignificant
 Wednesday, February 5 2020 20:00

ArmInfo.Revenues of the communications sector of Armenia for 2019 amounted to 147.2 billion drams, slowing y-o-y growth to stagnant 0.5% from 1% in 2018.  According to the RA Statistical Committee, the telecommunications  field, which dominates the communications sector (90%), provided  revenues of 132.5 billion drams, having reduced it by 2.9% per annum,  against the growth of 0.8% a year earlier.  According to statistics,  in December 2019 alone the total revenue of the communications sector  increased by 5.1% to 13 billion drams.

>>>
In 2019, decline in Armenia`s metallurgical industry slowed down to  4.7%
 Wednesday, February 5 2020 18:07

ArmInfo. In 2019, the metallurgical industry of Armenia slowed down the decline in  production volumes to 4.7% from 7.2% in 2018 (against an increase of  11.3% in 2017). This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical  Committee of RA.

>>>
Armenian industrial sector accelerated growth from 4.3% to 9% in 2019
 Wednesday, February 5 2020 13:05

ArmInfo. The volume of industrial production in Armenia in 2019 compared to 2018 accelerated growth to 9% (against a slowdown in 2018 from 12.6% to 4.3%),  amounting to 2.104 trillion. drams ($ 4.4 billion). The acceleration  of the upward dynamics was provoked by the trend of the mining sector  from recession to growth with continued growth in the manufacturing  industry. In December 2019 alone, industrial production increased by  14.7% (against an increase of 12.5% in December 2018) with a volume  of 247.8 billion drams ($ 518.2 million).

>>>
In Armenia, the growth of economic activity accelerated in 2019 to  7.8% from 5.8% in 2018
 Wednesday, February 5 2020 12:34

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the growth of economic activity in January- December 2019 accelerated to 7.8% per annum, compared to a slowdown in 2018 to 5.8% from 7.7% in  2017.

>>>
Nominal wages increased weightier as a result of higher wages of  public employees in Armenia in 2019
 Friday, January 31 2020 16:27

ArmInfo. Nominal wages in Armenia accelerated growth rates - up to 5.8% in January-December 2019 from 3.8% in January-December 2018, amounting to 182750 drams ($  380). In December alone, nominal wages increased by 26.4%, against a  23.4% increase in December 2018.  In December 2019, as compared to  December 2018, the nominal wage increased by 5.4%, against a growth  of 2% in December 2018 compared to December 2017.

>>>
Increase in foreign trade deficit of Armenia slowed down  significantly - to 12.6% in 2019
 Friday, January 31 2020 16:16

ArmInfo. The small prevalence of import growth rates (10.8%) over export (9.4%) sharply has  slowed down the growth of the foreign trade deficit of Armenia in January-  December 2019 compared to January-December 2018 to 12.6%. A year  earlier, in January-December 2018, the foreign trade deficit jumped  by 31.7% per annum against the backdrop of a sharp slowdown in export  growth from 25.2% to 7.8% with a slight slowdown in import growth  from 27.8% to 21.1%.

>>>
In Armenia, growth of economic activity accelerated in 2019 to 7.8%  against 5.8% in 2018
 Friday, January 31 2020 14:05

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the growth of economic activity in January- December 2019 has accelerated to 7.8% per annum, against a slowdown in 2018 to 5.8% and 7.7% in 2017.

>>>
Revenues of the communications sector of Armenia for 11 months of  2019 increased by 0.9% per annum
 Wednesday, January 15 2020 19:04

ArmInfo.Revenues of the communication field of Armenia in January-November 2019 amounted to 134.3 billion drams, having increased in y-o-y terms by 0.9% (against  growth by 0.8% a year earlier). According to the RA Statistical  Committee, the telecommunications segment, which dominates the  communications sector (90.2%), provided revenue of 121.1 billion  drams, having reduced it by 2.6% per annum (against the growth by  0.5% a year earlier).

>>>
During 11 months in 2019 volume of cargo transportation in Armenia  decreased by 50.7% with an increase in passenger traffic by 4.3%
 Wednesday, January 15 2020 18:36

ArmInfo. The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in January-November 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 decreased by 50.7% - up to 13,272.8 thousand  tons. Of these, 8 707.5 thousand tons (65.6% of the total) accounted  for road transport, which decreased by 61.5% y-o-y. This is evidenced  by the data of the Statistical Committee of RA.

>>>
Armenia increased production of all alcoholic beverages in  January-November 2019 
 Wednesday, January 15 2020 18:35

ArmInfo. In January-November 2019, Armenia increased the production of all alcoholic beverages produced in the country, in particular brandy, wine (including  sparkling wine), beer, vodka and whiskey. Whereas a year earlier over  the same period, production growth was registered only in the  production of brandy and beer.

>>>
In structure of manufacturing industry of Armenia, textile production  recorded the highest growth
 Wednesday, January 15 2020 18:34

ArmInfo. In January-November 2019, textile production showed the highest growth rates among the segments of the manufacturing industry of Armenia. Thus, according to  the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the volume of  textile production has grown 1.7 times year over year for 1.7 fold  (against an increase of 22.4% a year earlier), amounting to 1.2  billion drams.

>>>
Armenia`s trade volume with the EAEU keeps growing, while declining  with the EU 
 Wednesday, January 15 2020 14:47

ArmInfo.The y-o-y growth in foreign trade between Armenia and Russia in January-November 2019 slowed to 12.6% from last year's 13.5%, amounting to $ 1.98 billion.   This was triggered by a slowdown in export growth from 19.3% to  10.8%, with accelerating growth of imports - from 10.6% to 13.6%, the  volumes of which amounted to $ 671.5 million and $ 1.3 billion,  respectively. According to the Statistical Committee of the Republic  of Armenia, Russia holds the lead with a large margin.

>>>
Statistics: The unemployment rate in Armenia in Q3 of 2019 amounted  to 18%
 Tuesday, January 14 2020 19:54

ArmInfo.The unemployment rate in Armenia, calculated by the new method, increased over the Quarter 3 of 2019 from 17.7% to 18%, against 20.1% a year earlier. According  to the RA Statistical Committee, the new calculation method does not  take into account those employed in the household.

>>>
Armenia`s budget continues to be executed with surplus 
 Tuesday, January 14 2020 19:05

ArmInfo.The budget of Armenia was summed up in January- November 2019 with a surplus of 40.2 billion drams ($ 84 million), with a y-o-y growth of 2.8-fold, while  a year earlier a deficit was recorded in the same period (with a  2.7-fold y-o-y decline) . According to the RA Statitical Committee,  the budget revenues of Armenia accelerated the y-o-y growth from 6.2%  to 18.7%, while expenditures turned from the 1.7% decline to 10.5%  growth, amounting to 1.398 trillion and 1.358 trillion drams  respectively.

>>>
Armenia`s gross external debt increased by 7.7% per annum by October  1, 2019 - up to $ 11.7 billion
 Tuesday, January 14 2020 17:36

ArmInfo. The gross external debt of Armenia increased by October 1, 2019 by 7.7% per annum or $ 829.8 million - up to $ 11.7 billion (against an increase of 9.5% a  year earlier). 

>>>
By December 2019, public debt of Armenia reached $ 7.2 billion, and  external debt exceeded $ 5.6 billion
 Tuesday, January 14 2020 16:58

ArmInfo. By December 1, 2019, the public debt of Armenia reached $ 7.2 billion (3.4 trillion drams), slightly slowing y-o-y growth - from 6.3% to 5.8%, due to a  slowdown in external debt growth to 3.7% and a continuing relatively  high growth in domestic debt - 7.1% (versus 5.9% and 7.7% growth,  respectively, a year earlier). This is happening against the backdrop  of accelerating growth in economic activity in January-November 2019  to 7.5% per annum from 5.7% in January-November 2018.

>>>
In 2019, passenger flow at two of airports of Armenia was 10.9%  higher than in 2018
 Friday, January 10 2020 16:06

ArmInfo. In December 2019 two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 238,066 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of 2018 by 6%. 

>>>

News
Team Telecom Armenia develops Be Free packageTeam Telecom Armenia develops Be Free package
Armenia scares with its high prices: Economist sounds alarm due to  reduction in exports of servicesArmenia scares with its high prices: Economist sounds alarm due to  reduction in exports of services
Large crayfish farming complex to be built in Shirak: volume of  investments totals AMD 300 millionLarge crayfish farming complex to be built in Shirak: volume of  investments totals AMD 300 million
Eurowings launches Berlin-Yerevan-Berlin flightsEurowings launches Berlin-Yerevan-Berlin flights
Russia bans sugar exports; 28 thousand tons allowed to be exported to  ArmeniaRussia bans sugar exports; 28 thousand tons allowed to be exported to  Armenia
The Power of One Dram to the Road of Life Charitable OrganizationThe Power of One Dram to the Road of Life Charitable Organization
EBRD to provide Armenia with EUR 9.3 million to support green  technologiesEBRD to provide Armenia with EUR 9.3 million to support green  technologies
WB recommends Armenia to develop investment strategy; revise  20-year-old sectoral lawWB recommends Armenia to develop investment strategy; revise  20-year-old sectoral law
In Jan-March 2024, Armenian state budget revenues increased by AMD41  billion y-o-yIn Jan-March 2024, Armenian state budget revenues increased by AMD41  billion y-o-y
Ardshinbank CJSC has announced about the launch of a new  refinancing business loanArdshinbank CJSC has announced about the launch of a new refinancing business loan
WB expert on lack of economic diversification in terms of trade  partners and export products of Armenia WB expert on lack of economic diversification in terms of trade  partners and export products of Armenia 
EAEU agreement on mutual recognition of documents on academic degreesEAEU agreement on mutual recognition of documents on academic degrees
Intellectual property protection of key importance for economic  development and investment environment - premier Intellectual property protection of key importance for economic  development and investment environment - premier 
Armenia`s gross international reserves $3.3bln by end of 1st quarter  2024Armenia`s gross international reserves $3.3bln by end of 1st quarter  2024
Government approves ratification of agreement on determining origin  of goods exported from EAEUGovernment approves ratification of agreement on determining origin  of goods exported from EAEU
FLYONE ARMENIA launches Yerevan-Nice-Yerevan flights FLYONE ARMENIA launches Yerevan-Nice-Yerevan flights 
Armenia requests WB to extend Armenia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Support programArmenia requests WB to extend Armenia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Support program
Team becomes TUMO`s main technology partner Team becomes TUMO`s main technology partner 
Armenia to allocate over $6 million to host EBRD Annual MeetingArmenia to allocate over $6 million to host EBRD Annual Meeting
Turnover tax doubled in Armenia Turnover tax doubled in Armenia 
Budget programme performance mechanism to be introduced in Armenia Budget programme performance mechanism to be introduced in Armenia 
Expert: Stimulating employment is critical in fight against poverty  in ArmeniaExpert: Stimulating employment is critical in fight against poverty  in Armenia
Armenian market participants` expectations indicate gradual reduction  of refinancing rate until end of current yearArmenian market participants` expectations indicate gradual reduction  of refinancing rate until end of current year
Scientists and economists discuss deepening financial integration in  EAEU at International Conference at RAUScientists and economists discuss deepening financial integration in  EAEU at International Conference at RAU
Renshin to build World Trade Center in YerevanRenshin to build World Trade Center in Yerevan
Armenia`s MIA, ADB discuss disaster risk management engagement  opportunitiesArmenia`s MIA, ADB discuss disaster risk management engagement  opportunities
Acba Bank to start public placement of its next USD, AMD bonds on May  2Acba Bank to start public placement of its next USD, AMD bonds on May  2
Martin Galstyan points out lending activity in Armenia`s banking  system Martin Galstyan points out lending activity in Armenia`s banking  system 
Central Bank Governor: external demand is more restrained than last  yearCentral Bank Governor: external demand is more restrained than last  year
WB approves $116 million for Armenia in support of green, inclusive  and sustainable developmentWB approves $116 million for Armenia in support of green, inclusive  and sustainable development
CBA further reduces refinancing rate to 8.25% from 8.5% CBA further reduces refinancing rate to 8.25% from 8.5% 
Idram and IDBank at Career City FestIdram and IDBank at Career City Fest
Deputy premier: WB is not only donor organization, but also important  partner for ArmeniaDeputy premier: WB is not only donor organization, but also important  partner for Armenia
Cadastre: apartments have risen in price by 12.9% over year in  Yerevan, with purchasesale transactions increasing by 39.8%Cadastre: apartments have risen in price by 12.9% over year in  Yerevan, with purchasesale transactions increasing by 39.8%
Over 10 cases initiated against biometric personal data processorsOver 10 cases initiated against biometric personal data processors
IT companies increased tax payments to state budget by 3.5%IT companies increased tax payments to state budget by 3.5%
High-Tech Minister visits Digitain,  one of leading Armenian  companies in iGaming High-Tech Minister visits Digitain,  one of leading Armenian  companies in iGaming 
Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku 
Abgar Budaghyan: In 2040-2050, Armenia will be able to independently  meet its energy demand through NPP and renewable energy sourcesAbgar Budaghyan: In 2040-2050, Armenia will be able to independently  meet its energy demand through NPP and renewable energy sources
Expert: Armenia`s energy independence level  is about 27%Expert: Armenia`s energy independence level  is about 27%
Converse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within daysConverse Bank bonds were bought in primary market within days
ACBA Bank tops list of large taxpayers among Armenian banks in Q1  2024ACBA Bank tops list of large taxpayers among Armenian banks in Q1  2024
Armenia`s government plans introducing SAFE format Armenia`s government plans introducing SAFE format 
Armenia`s Civil Aviation Committee to render paid servicesArmenia`s Civil Aviation Committee to render paid services
New regulations for fulfillment of tax obligations of organizers  engaged in gaming activitiesNew regulations for fulfillment of tax obligations of organizers  engaged in gaming activities
New tax reporting mechanism to be introduced in Armenia New tax reporting mechanism to be introduced in Armenia 
RA government to return to initial route of laying Armenia-Georgia  power line with construction of electrical substation near Ddmashen  village RA government to return to initial route of laying Armenia-Georgia  power line with construction of electrical substation near Ddmashen  village 
Yerevan ready to discuss purchase of Azerbaijani gas with Baku -  SimonyanYerevan ready to discuss purchase of Azerbaijani gas with Baku -  Simonyan
Taxable jobs 5% up in Armenia Taxable jobs 5% up in Armenia 
Binance and Binance Academy announce large-scale online educational  project Binance and Binance Academy announce large-scale online educational  project "Crypto School"
ArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to CustomersArmSwissBank Brings Apple Pay to Customers
Armenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAPArmenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAP
34th session of FAO Regional Conference will take place on May 14-17,  202434th session of FAO Regional Conference will take place on May 14-17,  2024
Armenian Economy Minister offers Japanese side to expand cooperation  in agriculture and water resources managementArmenian Economy Minister offers Japanese side to expand cooperation  in agriculture and water resources management
Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP 
Armenia to study Lithuania`s experience in energy sectorArmenia to study Lithuania`s experience in energy sector
Armenian banks` profit increased by 18.8% per annum in Q1 2024 thanks  to similar growth in loan portfolioArmenian banks` profit increased by 18.8% per annum in Q1 2024 thanks  to similar growth in loan portfolio
Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom ArmeniaCaring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia
Delegation of Armenia`s Ministry of Finance hold important meetings  in Washington Delegation of Armenia`s Ministry of Finance hold important meetings  in Washington 
Monitoring of effectiveness of budget programmes to be conducted in  Armenia Monitoring of effectiveness of budget programmes to be conducted in  Armenia 
Read more


Exchange rates
06.05.2024
RUB4.260.03
USD387.920.60
EUR417.831.73
GBP487.811.41
CAD283.670.15
JPY25.22-0.08
CNY53.820.33
CHF428.311.46