FYR of Macedonia/ 6.2 Public cultural expenditure  

6.2.1 Aggregated indicators

From 1995-2002, cultural expenditure represented 0.53% of the GDP. This figure represents a decrease from the periods 1993-96 (0.56%) and 1986 (0.61%).

The latest statistical data shows that the distribution of household expenditure for recreation and culture in 2008 was only 3.5% (3.8% in 2006 and 3.7% in 2004).

It is also interesting to note that there has been no direct foreign investment in the field of culture in the past ten years.

Table 15:   Gross domestic product at current prices (in million MKD), 2005-2010

Source:     Macedonia in Figures 2010/12, State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia.

Table 16:   Cultural expenses* as part of GDP, at current prices (in million MKD),  2003-2009

Source:     Macedonia in Figures 2010, State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia.
*                 Other community, social, cultural activities and personal service.

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