Armenia recorded a trade deficit of 177.40 USD Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Armenia averaged -178.93 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -33.98 USD Million in August of 2003 and a record low of -555.20 USD Million in February of 2020. Armenia’s foreign trade is limited due to landlocked location and border disputes with Turkey to the west and Azerbaijan to the east. As a result Armenia usually reports high trade deficits. Armenia’s main exports are metals and precious stones followed by energy, beverages, and vegetables and fruit. Armenia mainly imports oil, natural gas, cereals, rubber manufactures, cork and wood, and electrical machinery. Armenia’s main trading partners are Russia, Germany, Iran, the United States, China, Ukraine and Turkey . This page provides the latest reported value for - Armenia Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Armenia decreased to 171.20 USD Million in March from 197.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports in Armenia averaged 116.97 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 257.30 USD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 34.21 USD Million in January of 2009. Armenia’s main exports are metals and diamonds. Other exports include energy, beverages, and vegetables and fruit. Armenia’s main exports partners are Russia, Germany, Iran, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the United States, Spain, Canada and Belgium. This page provides the latest reported value for - Armenia Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Construction output in Armenia decreased 26.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Armenia averaged -1.96 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.10 percent in February of 2018 and a record low of -32.20 percent in July of 2011. In Armenia, construction output refers to the year over year change in the volume of construction work done. This page provides - Armenia Construction Output- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Armenia decreased to 348.60 USD Million in March from 366.70 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports in Armenia averaged 293.52 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 675 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 78.72 USD Million in January of 2004. Armenia’s main imports are oil, natural gas, cereals, rubber manufactures, cork and wood, and electrical machinery. Armenia’s main imports partners are Russia, China, Ukraine, Iran, Germany, Italy, Turkey, France and Japan. This page provides the latest reported value for - Armenia Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Leading Economic Index Armenia decreased 4.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Armenia averaged 5.20 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.20 percent in October of 2017 and a record low of -7.70 percent in October of 2016. In Armenia, the Economic Activity Index is a composite indicator that estimates the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month. It is presented in previous year prices. This page provides - Armenia Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Armenia decreased 1.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Armenia averaged 3.06 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.70 percent in January of 1999 and a record low of -20.90 percent in June of 2000. In Armenia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 61 percent of total production. The biggest segments within manufacturing are: food products (20 percent); metals (11 percent); tobacco (9 percent); and drinks (7 percent). Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply accounts for 20 percent of total output, mining and quarrying for 18 percent and water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation for 1 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Armenia Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Armenia decreased 1.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Armenia averaged 2.64 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.50 percent in December of 2014 and a record low of -7.70 percent in December of 2015. In Armenia, Producer Prices Change measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Armenia Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Armenia increased to 99.60 points in March from 99.10 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Armenia averaged 100.44 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.70 points in August of 2009 and a record low of 89.70 points in November of 2008. In Armenia, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Armenia Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Armenia increased to 192450 AMD/Month in March from 189925 AMD/Month in February of 2020. Wages in Armenia averaged 163287.48 AMD/Month from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 250029 AMD/Month in December of 2017 and a record low of 99553 AMD/Month in January of 2010. In Armenia, wages are benchmarked using the average monthly nominal salary. This page provides - Armenia Average Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Armenia decreased to 99.96 points in March from 100.11 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Armenia averaged 100.23 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.46 points in April of 2009 and a record low of 99.44 points in July of 2015. This page provides - Armenia Core Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Armenia was recorded at 0.90 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Armenia averaged 586.11 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22887.40 percent in June of 1994 and a record low of -5.52 percent in March of 1999. In Armenia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Armenia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Armenia increased to 133.02 points in April from 131.83 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Armenia averaged 83.96 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 133.02 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 0.03 points in January of 1993. In Armenia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Armenia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Armenia decreased to 61.60 Thousand in March of 2020 from 61.90 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Armenia averaged 80.07 Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 128 Thousand in February of 2003 and a record low of 55.60 Thousand in November of 2013. In Armenia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Armenia Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Armenia decreased to 2488.28 USD Million in April from 2579.30 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Armenia averaged 1522.15 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2833.67 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 373.86 USD Million in March of 2003. This page provides - Armenia Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Armenia increased 0.90 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Armenia averaged 3.87 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 437.80 percent in November of 1993 and a record low of -5.50 percent in July of 2003. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Armenia Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Armenia decreased to 97.30 points in March from 102.80 points in February of 2020. Import Prices in Armenia averaged 100.51 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 123.50 points in September of 2007 and a record low of 85.50 points in February of 2010. This page provides - Armenia Import Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Armenia decreased to 996 Thousand in March of 2020 from 1464 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Armenia averaged 882.94 Thousand from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1892 Thousand in December of 2019 and a record low of 370 Thousand in January of 2020. This page provides - Armenia Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Armenia decreased to 98.90 points in March from 102.60 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in Armenia averaged 100.69 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 146.10 points in April of 2009 and a record low of 73 points in March of 2009. This page provides - Armenia Export Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages In Manufacturing in Armenia decreased to 171731 AMD/Month in February from 176839 AMD/Month in January of 2020. Wages In Manufacturing in Armenia averaged 153025.92 AMD/Month from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 206380 AMD/Month in December of 2017 and a record low of 102644 AMD/Month in January of 2011. This page provides - Armenia Wages In Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terms Of Trade in Armenia increased to 101.60 points in March from 99.80 points in February of 2020. Terms Of Trade in Armenia averaged 100.43 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.50 points in April of 2009 and a record low of 62.40 points in March of 2009. This page provides - Armenia Terms Of Trade- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Moody's credit rating for Armenia was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Armenia was last reported at BB- with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Armenia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Armenia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Armenia recorded 3175 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Armenia reported 43 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Armenia Coronavirus Cases.

Armenia recorded 44 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Armenia reported 3175 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Armenia Coronavirus Deaths.

Armenia recorded 1267 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Armenia reported 44 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Armenia Coronavirus Recovered.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Italy increased to 104.10 points in April from 103.60 points in March of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Italy averaged 87.82 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.20 points in June of 2019 and a record low of 67.50 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Harmonised Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Malta increased to 103.68 points in March from 102.63 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Malta averaged 86.38 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.63 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 61.45 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Malta Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Armenia increased by 64921.50 AMD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Armenia averaged 28243.66 AMD Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 112000 AMD Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -16889.40 AMD Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - Armenia Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Armenia was last recorded at 5 percent. Interest Rate in Armenia averaged 7.31 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in February of 2015 and a record low of 5 percent in April of 2020. In Armenia, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Armenia. The official interest rate is the Refinancing Rate. This page provides - Armenia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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