IMAD: Broad-based economic growth is expected to continue this year and next

The accelerated export growth is driven by stronger growth in foreign demand in most of Slovenia's main trading partners, supported by export performance which has been rising since 2011 and has thus improved significantly this year. Export growth will also remain high over the next two years, when similar growth in foreign demand is expected alongside further improvements in export performance. 

Domestic demand will also remain a significant factor of growth in 2017-2019. Household consumption will continue to be boosted by growth in disposable income amid favourable conditions in the labour market, which has a favourable impact on consumer confidence. Over the next two years, growth in private consumption will otherwise gradually slow, primarily due to anticipated lower employment growth. Investment is expected to increase further. The rising demand and favourable...