10.07.2013
Belarus revises GDP growth in Q1 2013
MINSK, 10 July (BelTA) – The National Statistics Committee of Belarus has carried out the second evaluation of Belarus’ gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2013. The evaluation has revealed that GDP made up Br129 trillion in current prices, up by 3.8% in comparable prices over the first quarter of 2012, BelTA learnt from the National Statistics Committee.
The first evaluation estimated Belarus’ GDP at Br123.3 trillion, up by 3.5% compared to January-March 2012. The previous evaluation was tentative, because it was based on the data obtained via statistical surveys, expert analysis and indirect calculations, the National Statistics Committee informed.
The second evaluation of Belarus’ gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2013 was conducted using three methods: the production method, the method based on the sources of income and the method based on the use of income.
The first evaluation estimated Belarus’ GDP at Br123.3 trillion, up by 3.5% compared to January-March 2012. The previous evaluation was tentative, because it was based on the data obtained via statistical surveys, expert analysis and indirect calculations, the National Statistics Committee informed.
The second evaluation of Belarus’ gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2013 was conducted using three methods: the production method, the method based on the sources of income and the method based on the use of income.