KSH: household consumption grew in each main groups in the first half of 2017

In the first half of the year, household consumption grew in all main groups, compared to the same period of 2016, reaching 4.5 percent in real terms and 7 percent at current prices on the basis of the preliminary data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH).

According to a summary of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) issued on Tuesday, household consumption increased not only at current prices but also in volume, and in every consumer group. The per capita consumption expenditure was 79.6 thousand forints per month in the first six months of the year. (MTI)