Key Questions
Part of the country’s economic profile, the economic structure section gives readers useful views to understand what matters to Armenia’s economy.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the size of Armenia’s economy?
- What is the size of Armenia’s population?
- What is the demographic structure of Armenia? Is it favorable for economic growth?
- How has the structure of GDP changed over the years?
- How much does Armenia’s economy rely on external trade?
- Economic Freedom Index: How free is Armenia’s economy?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Armenia’s competitiveness at the global level. It also covers the country’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How competitive is Armenia?
- How are Armenia’s competitive factors compared to those of other countries?
- How is the minimum wage in Armenia compared to others in the region?
- How has labor productivity in Armenia changed over the years, and in relation to comparable countries?
- Is it easy to do business in Armenia?
- How good is Armenia in attracting Foreign Direct Investment?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Armenia’s economic development, average income, and its distribution, poverty as well as other development indicators.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the level of income for an average person in Armenia?
- What is the poverty rate in Armenia, and how does it compare to others?
- How has the unemployment rate in Armenia changed over recent years?
- How is income distributed in Armenia, and how does it compare to others?
- What is the current level of human development in Armenia?
- How has the quality of life changed over the years?
- How many SDG has Armenia achieved to date?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Armenia’s recent economic growth, its key drivers as well as the growth outlook for the coming years.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What has been the growth rate of Armenia’s economy over the past ten years, and how does it compare with others?
- What were the key growth drivers for Armenia’s economy in the last year?
- How much does each sector contribute to the overall growth?
- What is the GDP growth rate in the latest quarter?
- What are the latest signals from the leading indicators?
- What is the growth outlook for Armenia’s economy over the next three years, and how does it compare with others?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Armenia’s macro-economic risks, including inflation, financial sector, budget deficit as well as the balance of payment and exchange rate.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What have been the government measures against the Covid-19 crisis?
- What is the risk of inflation over the next 12 months?
- What is the latest move on Armenia’s monetary policy?
- What is the health of Armenia’s banking sector?
- What has been the trend in Armenia’s fiscal budget deficit?
- Balance of Payment: Where are the key risks?
- Does Armenia have enough international reserves to service its debt and for import?
- What is the FX risk? How has the currency performed compared to others?
From IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report
- GDP growth
- Inflation
- Population
- Unemployment rate
- Government budget and debt
- Current account
Detailed rankings and scores for Armenia and comparable economies.
- Starting a business
- Dealing with construction permits
- Getting electricity
- Registering property
- Getting credit
- Protecting Minority Investors
- Paying taxes
- Trading across borders
- Enforcing contracts
- Resolving Insolvency