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Robust GDP growth is expected to continue in 2013 on strong investment backed by the lifting of sanctions, continuing economic liberalization, and strengthening external ties. To sustain growth, the government should enhance fiscal sustainability and improve export capability.
Real Gross Domestic Product (y-o-y growth, %)
y-o-y = year-on-year.
Source: Asian Development Outlook.
Source: Asian Development Outlook.
| Latest | Month-Ago | Year-Ago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate Index 1 | 0.8 (Feb13) | 0.8 | 99.8 | |
| Merchandise Export Growth 2 | -5.6 (Mar12) | -5.6 | -3.5 | |
| Growth of Broad Money 3 | 56.7 (Jan13) | 55.0 | 28.3 | |
| Headline Inflation Rate 4 | 6.0 (Dec12) | 5.5 | 0.7 | |
| Claims on the Private Sector 4 | 63.6 (Sep11) | 57.6 | 53.9 | |
| 1 Monthly average, January 2006 = 100, $/local currency; an increase from previous period indicates appreciation. 2 3-month moving average, y-o-y, %. 3 M2, y-o-y, %. 4 y-o-y, %. | ||||
| Source: Bloomberg LP; IMF Direction of Trade Statistics; IMF International Financial Statistics Online; Central Statistical Organization. | ||||
