The RA Statistical Service has published the macroeconomic indicators of Armenia.

According to the report, an 18.4% economic decline was recorded in the country this January-August. Armenia’s GDP totaled 1,716.8m AMD GDP, and the number of unemployed reached 83,800 (an increase of 10.8%). All the economic sectors recorded a decrease in output, with a considerable decline recorded in the construction sector – 52.6%. In the other sectors the situation was as follows: industry (11.9%); services (1.4%); agriculture (1.5%).

This January-April, Armenia’s foreign trade turnover showed a decrease of 29.9%, with a 41.1% decrease in exports and 27% decrease in imports.