Investments decreased by twenty percent last year

The volume of investments in the national economy in 2016 decreased by 20.0 percent, compared to the previous year, when it rose 7.1 percent in an annual comparison.

In last year’s fourth quarter investments decreased by 24.1 percent, compared to the same period of the previous year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on Tuesday.

The investments of government agencies decreased the most, while at areas less affected by the EU funds an increase occured. (MTI)