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).

In Q1 2022, unemployment rate in Armenia decreased to 14.8%
 Wednesday, July 13 2022 18:57

ArmInfo. In Q1 2022, the unemployment rate in Armenia decreased to 14.8% from 16.7% in the same period a year earlier, but compared to the indicator for Q4 2021  (14.5%), it was slightly higher. This is evidenced by the data of the  RA Statistical Committee.

>>>
South Caucasus Railway company transports 1.5mln tons of cargoes in  first half of 2022
 Tuesday, July 12 2022 13:30

ArmInfo.In the first half of 2022, the South Caucasus Railway company transported a total of 1.5mln tons of cargoes, as much as in the first half of 2021.

>>>
Armenia`s metallurgy industry records 5.8% decline in Jan-May 
 Tuesday, July 12 2022 11:33

ArmInfo. This January-May, Armenia's metallurgy industry recorded a 5.8% decline in the output against a 17% growth last January-May. 

>>>
Year-on-year inflation over 10% on Armenia`s consumer market in June  2022
 Wednesday, July 6 2022 17:17

ArmInfo.The annual inflation reached 10.3% on Armenia's consumer market this June (against 6.5% last year) due a 16.1% rise in prices for food products (including  alcohol and cigarettes), and a 7.5% rise in prices for nonfoods, with  a 5.3% rise in prices for services against an 8.8% rise in prices for  food products, 9.5% rise in prices for nonfoods and  2.1% rise in  prices for services last June against June 2020. 

>>>
Service sector is main driver of double-digit economic growth in  Armenia
 Monday, June 27 2022 17:58

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the growth of economic activity accelerated in January-May 2022 to 10.2% per annum (from 4.3% a year earlier), which is accompanied by high growth rates  of exports and imports. In May of this year, by May 2021, economic  activity accelerated growth to 13% (from 10.9% a year earlier), while  increasing by 6.1% in May 2022 (against 2% growth in May 2021 and  5.3% growth in April 2022).

>>>
Russia significantly increased pork exports to Armenia
 Friday, June 17 2022 14:49

ArmInfo. Russia has significantly increased the export of pork to Armenia. This was  announced on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International  Economic Forum (SPIEF- 2022) by head of Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal  Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) Sergey  Dankvert.

>>>
Growth in Armenia`s services sector
 Friday, June 10 2022 13:02

ArmInfo. In January-April 2022, Armenia`s services sector recorded a 23.5% year-on-year growth against a 2.9% decline last January-April - up to AMD 698.2bln (over  $1.4mln). This April alone, the services sector's proceeds totaled  AMD 194.9bln ($413.9) - a 2.1% growth. 

>>>
Higher-rate growth in Armenia trade 
 Friday, June 10 2022 12:47

ArmInfo.In January-April 2022, the turnover of Armenia`s trade sector totaled AMD 1,100bln (over $2.2bln) - 7.8% year-on-year growth against 4.8% last year.  

>>>
Air passenger transportation has almost doubled in 4 months in  Armenia
 Tuesday, June 7 2022 14:49

ArmInfo. The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in January-April 2022 slowed down the y-o-y growth to 10.2% (from 17.7% for the same period in 2021), amounting  to 5,031.9 thousand tons. This is evidenced by the data of the RA  Statistical Committee.

>>>
Armenia increased electricity generation by 14.1% per annum in 4  months
 Monday, June 6 2022 21:54

ArmInfo.Electricity generation in Armenia in January-April 2022 amounted to 3,142.4 million kWh, with an acceleration of y-o-y growth from 3.1% to 14.1%. And for a  month alone a decline of 14% - to 677.1 million kWh was registered.  This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

>>>
Metallurgical industry of Armenia began to increase production  volumes more slowly
 Monday, June 6 2022 21:50

ArmInfo. Metallurgical industry of Armenia in January-April 2022 slowed down the y-o-y growth rate to 7% from 26.9% in the same period of 2021. This is evidenced by the  data of the RA Statistical Committee.

>>>
For 4 months, volume of aluminum foil produced in Armenia exceeded 11  thousand tons
 Monday, June 6 2022 17:06

ArmInfo. In January-April 2022, 11,017 thousand tons of aluminum foil were produced in Armenia. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee, according  to which the y-o-y dynamics lingered in the decline with a slowdown  from 3.7% to 2.1%.

>>>
Economic activity in Armenia in Jan-April 2022 increased by 9.4% per  annum
 Monday, June 6 2022 15:43

ArmInfo.In Armenia, economic activity in January-April 2022 increased by 9.4% per annum, against the backdrop of growth in exports and imports by 25.2% and 39.1%,  respectively, which was observed at a relatively restrained pace in  the same period a year ago - growth economic activity by 2.6% was  accompanied by an increase in exports and imports by 16.7% and 2.2%,  respectively.

>>>
Price rally of food and oil products in Armenia spurs inflation  acceleration
 Friday, June 3 2022 14:46

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the price rally in food and oil products is spurring inflation acceleration. In May 2022, compared to May 2021, it has already reached 9% (compared to 5.9% in the previous year).

>>>
Armenia`s economic activity increased by 9.4% per annum in Jan-Ap  2022
 Wednesday, May 25 2022 15:09

ArmInfo.In Armenia, economic activity in January-April 2022 increased by 9.4% per annum, against the backdrop of growth in exports and imports by 25.2% and 39.1%,  respectively, which was observed at a relatively restrained pace in  the same period a year ago - the growth of economic activity by 2.6%  was accompanied by the growth of exports and imports by 16.7% and  2.2%, respectively.

>>>
Armenia`s GDP growth in Q1 2022 exceeded pre-Covid rates by 8.6% per  annum 
 Monday, May 23 2022 15:24

ArmInfo.Armenia's GDP grew by 8.6% per annum in Q1 2022  from a 3.3% decline in the same period of 2021, thereby exceeding the 7.5% growth of the comparable pre- Covid period (Q1 2019), reaching 1.5 trillion drams ($3.1 billion).

>>>
YOY inflation in Armenia in April 2021 was 8.4%, and in January-April  alone - 5.8%
 Tuesday, May 17 2022 14:00

ArmInfo. Inflation in the consumer market of Armenia in January- April 2022 amounted to 5.8%, compared to 5.1% inflation in the same period of 2021. According to the RA  Statistical Committee, this was provoked by an increase in the prices  of food products (including alcohol and cigarettes) by 9.7% (against  8.6% a year earlier), non-food products - by 3.3% (against 5% a year  earlier) and tariffs for services - by 3% (against 1.1% a year  earlier).

>>>
Passenger traffic in Armenia reached 40% growth in Q1
 Thursday, May 12 2022 20:25

ArmInfo.The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in Q1 2022 accelerated the y-o-y growth to 14.7% from 9.1% a year earlier, amounting to 3,662.2 thousand tons.   Of this volume, 62.3% or 2,281.7 thousand tons is accounted for by  road transport, the annual growth rate of which accelerated from  17.5% to 21.9%. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical  Committee.

>>>
Armenia`s communications sector revenue in Q1 2022 increased by 6.8%
 Thursday, May 12 2022 18:41

ArmInfo. Armenia's communications sector revenue in Q1 2022 reached 6.8% growth from 2.4% decline a year earlier, exceeding 36 billion drams. At the same  time, the upward trend of the dominant (91.8%) telecommunications  sector accelerated the pace from 0.3% to 7.1%, with a revenue of 33  billion drams. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical  Committee.

>>>
Armenia reduced wine production in Q1
 Thursday, May 12 2022 18:05

ArmInfo. In Q1 2022, Armenia reduced wine production by 40.5%, providing a volume of 1,555.4 thousand liters, while a year earlier, in the same period, an  increase of 39.7% was recorded. This is evidenced by the data of the  RA Statistical Committee.

>>>

News
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 
Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cardsUp to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards
South Africa expresses interest in developing cooperation with  Armenia in jewelry and cutting industry South Africa expresses interest in developing cooperation with  Armenia in jewelry and cutting industry 
Armenia, UAE discuss possibilities of increasing mutual trade volumesArmenia, UAE discuss possibilities of increasing mutual trade volumes
Yerevan is trying to demonstrate to its Anglo-Saxon `bosses` its  readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran - political  scientistYerevan is trying to demonstrate to its Anglo-Saxon `bosses` its  readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran - political  scientist
KfW stands ready to support Armenian government  in implementation of  new projectsKfW stands ready to support Armenian government  in implementation of  new projects
Cooperation with German Fichtner company discussed Cooperation with German Fichtner company discussed 
Armenia, China can record much greater results both in economic and  political dialogue and cultural cooperation - MPArmenia, China can record much greater results both in economic and  political dialogue and cultural cooperation - MP
U.S. capital important for Armenia`s mining industryU.S. capital important for Armenia`s mining industry
Expert: When there is no trust between private and public sectors,  unfortunately, there is no need to talk about right decisionsExpert: When there is no trust between private and public sectors,  unfortunately, there is no need to talk about right decisions
Armenia introduces new rules for labeling carbonated, non-carbonated  watersArmenia introduces new rules for labeling carbonated, non-carbonated  waters
Arsen Bazikyan: Armenia`s agriculture is transforming into  agribusinessArsen Bazikyan: Armenia`s agriculture is transforming into  agribusiness
Armenia to join e-CMR protocolArmenia to join e-CMR protocol
Armenia`s government changes Kaps reservoir project funding Armenia`s government changes Kaps reservoir project funding 
Armenian FM, minister of economy of Saudi Arabia discuss development  of economic ties Armenian FM, minister of economy of Saudi Arabia discuss development  of economic ties 
IMF upgrades Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 5% to 6%,  expecting inflation at 3.1% and unemployment at 13%IMF upgrades Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 5% to 6%,  expecting inflation at 3.1% and unemployment at 13%
Armenia`s Deputy PM, Veolia Vice President discuss problems with  water supply to consumers Armenia`s Deputy PM, Veolia Vice President discuss problems with  water supply to consumers 
EEC Board decided to liberalize certain categories of precious  metals` import/exportEEC Board decided to liberalize certain categories of precious  metals` import/export
Earthquakes, drought could affect Armenia`s debt sustainability -  EFSDEarthquakes, drought could affect Armenia`s debt sustainability -  EFSD
Converse Bank starts initial placement of next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $10 millionConverse Bank starts initial placement of next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $10 million
USAID releases fact sheet following Joint EU-US-Armenia High Level  Meeting in Support of Armenia USAID releases fact sheet following Joint EU-US-Armenia High Level  Meeting in Support of Armenia 
Expert: Armenia has the potential to get high-quality and abundant  harvest of apricots this yearExpert: Armenia has the potential to get high-quality and abundant  harvest of apricots this year
EFSD presents assessment of potential impact of natural disasters on  debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and TajikistanEFSD presents assessment of potential impact of natural disasters on  debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Armenia is considering appointing attache in Silicon ValleyArmenia is considering appointing attache in Silicon Valley
Astana proposes joint investment programmes in Yerevan Astana proposes joint investment programmes in Yerevan 
Armenia, Kazakhstan have unrealized economic potential - premier Armenia, Kazakhstan have unrealized economic potential - premier 
Armenia, EU discuss expansion of economic cooperation Armenia, EU discuss expansion of economic cooperation 
Transavia airline starts operating route Lyon-Yerevan-LyonTransavia airline starts operating route Lyon-Yerevan-Lyon
EAEU and its economic principles should not be mixed with political  ambitions - Nikol PashinyanEAEU and its economic principles should not be mixed with political  ambitions - Nikol Pashinyan
Armenia, Australia to strengthen cooperation in high-tech field Armenia, Australia to strengthen cooperation in high-tech field 
Leasing EXPO -2024 officially opened in YerevanLeasing EXPO -2024 officially opened in Yerevan
Araratbank to double leasing portfolio by end of 2024Araratbank to double leasing portfolio by end of 2024
Armenian, Kazakh passenger and cargo carriers to be exempted from  road and environmental taxes on reciprocal basis Armenian, Kazakh passenger and cargo carriers to be exempted from  road and environmental taxes on reciprocal basis 
Economy Ministry jointly with Armenal, develop schemes to diversify  sales markets for enterprise`s productsEconomy Ministry jointly with Armenal, develop schemes to diversify  sales markets for enterprise`s products
Info about IT specialists leaving Armenia en masse has nothing to do  with reality - premierInfo about IT specialists leaving Armenia en masse has nothing to do  with reality - premier
WB improves Armenia`s   economic growth forecast for 2024 from 4.7%  to 5.5% WB improves Armenia`s   economic growth forecast for 2024 from 4.7%  to 5.5% 
Government is ready to share risks with agricultural insurersGovernment is ready to share risks with agricultural insurers
EIB to issue loan under energy efficiency programme to Armenia EIB to issue loan under energy efficiency programme to Armenia 
Deadline for filing personal income declarations in Armenia may be  extendedDeadline for filing personal income declarations in Armenia may be  extended
ADB intends to expand its areas of activity in ArmeniaADB intends to expand its areas of activity in Armenia
ADB forecasts 5.7% economic growth for Armenia in 2024ADB forecasts 5.7% economic growth for Armenia in 2024
Conversebank to present its Converse Leasing product at annual  Leasing ExpoConversebank to present its Converse Leasing product at annual  Leasing Expo
By rebranding, INGO Armenia IC begins new stage of developmentBy rebranding, INGO Armenia IC begins new stage of development
Some countries refusal to service Russian Mir bank cards against  common interests - Elvira NabiullinaSome countries refusal to service Russian Mir bank cards against  common interests - Elvira Nabiullina
USAID to invest additional $33mln in Armenia`s economy USAID to invest additional $33mln in Armenia`s economy 
Idplus Bonuses in Idram&IDBank ApplicationIdplus Bonuses in Idram&IDBank Application
Deputy PM: we are ready for any assistance to contribute cargo  aviation establishmentDeputy PM: we are ready for any assistance to contribute cargo  aviation establishment
Read more


Exchange rates
25.04.2024
RUB4.220.04
USD388.60-1.44
EUR416.731.10
GBP485.984.24
CAD284.02-0.58
JPY24.99-0.21
CNY53.63-0.19
CHF425.54-2.14