11 November 2008
Belarus’ GDP up 10.7% in January- October
In January-October 2008, Belarus’ GDP increased by 10.7% in comparable prices over the same period last year, BelTA was told in the National Statistics Committee. In accordance with the social and economic development forecast of Belarus, GDP is projected to increase by 8-9% in 2008. Over the nine months 2008, the industrial output was up 12.8% (the annual target – 8-9%), the production of consumer goods increased by 12.7% (the annual target – 9-10%). The production of non-foods upped by 12.4% (the annual target – 10-11%)БЕЛТА