The economic activity index of Armenia has increased by 6.1% in January of the current year, as compared with January 2018; this indicator was 5.8%. in the year past.

Construction in January 2019 increased by 22.1%, as compared to January of the year past, while trade went up by 19.3% and the services—by 15.6%.

This January, however, Armenia’s industry recorded a 0.4% drop, as compared with January 2018.

Also, prices of industrial products dropped by 2.6%, while electricity production declined by 26.3% in January 2019.

Average monthly nominal salary in Armenia increased by 4.1% and made up AMD 172,198 (approx. US$353)

But in January of this year, a 17.6% decline was recorded in foreign trade.

In addition, Armenia’s exports went down by 15.8%, while imports—by 3.3%.