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Economic growth in 2013 will remain modest on lower oil production and falling global energy prices. Downside risks include weaker external demand and global oil price shocks. Excessive dependence on oil and gas and slow progress in diversification remain challenges.
Real Gross Domestic Product (y-o-y growth, %)
y-o-y = year-on-year.
Source: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office; CEIC database.
Source: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office; CEIC database.
| Latest | Month-Ago | Year-Ago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate Index 1 | 131.8 (Feb13) | 132.9 | 130.2 | |
| Merchandise Export Growth 2 | -7.3 (Oct12) | -20.7 | 59.4 | |
| Growth of Broad Money 3 | 4.0 (Nov12) | 6.4 | 14.4 | |
| Headline Inflation Rate 4 | 0.5 (Dec12) | 0.8 | 1.8 | |
| Claims on the Private Sector 4 | -0.7 (Oct12) | 0.5 | -6.3 | |
| 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; Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office. | ||||
