In 2018, the GDP of the Region of Western Greece increased by 2.95%. At the same time, exports recorded a significant increase, while unemployment decreased further. The main economic indexes of the RWG are illustrated below: :
|
Economic Index |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
|
GDP development |
-0.95% |
-0.49% |
-1.52% |
0.64% |
2.95% |
Ν/Α |
|
Unemployment |
28.7% |
28.5% |
29.8% |
26.3% |
24.1% |
24.1% |
|
Gross Value Added (GVA)* |
7,148 |
7,086 |
6,821 |
6,846 |
6,884 |
Ν/Α |
|
Gross Fixed Capital Investments * |
1,148.33 |
1,085.42 |
983.03 |
1,181.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Exports of goods* |
463.8 |
514.9 |
548.3 |
510.8 |
564.7 |
549.5 |
|
Imports of goods* |
385.3 |
450.4 |
403.1 |
388.5 |
437.7 |
407.8 |
*in million euros
Source: Eurostat, Elstat (Hellenic Statistical Authority), SEVE (Greek Exporters Association)