Official statistics

Romania registers economic growth of 2.4pct in Q1 of 2020

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased in the first quarter of 2020 by 2.4%, as gross series compared to the similar period of last year, and compared to the previous quarter the increase is of 0.3%, according to the flash estimates published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Friday.

Former chief statistician awarded for pursuing 'integrity' in Greek data

Greece's former statistics chief Andreas Georgiou was awarded a special commendation for "upholding of the highest professional standards" in producing the country's statistics and "in the pursuit of integrity of statistical systems," the International Statistical Institute (ISI) said in a press release.

Greek statistics chief steps down as talks underway: Read his statement

Veteran International Monetary Fund statistician Andreas Georgiou was appointed head of Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) in 2010 in an effort to restore credibility to Greek statistics after the debt crisis erupted. On Sunday, he stepped down, informing Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos of his decision not to accept the extension of his term effective on that day.

Greek GDP revision puts 2013 contraction at 3.9 pct

Greece’s statistics service (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday that the country’s economy shrank by 3.9 percent last year, correcting a previous revised estimate for 2013 gross domestic product issued in October.

Revised data released by ELSTAT on October 10 had shown a 3.3 percent GDP contraction last year.