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 growth rate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2015 was 3.2%. In the first quarter of 2015, Household final consumption, including Non-profit institutions serving households, increased by1.6% in nominal terms compared to the same period of 2014, and its share in the GDP structure was 69.6%. In the same period, Export of goods and services increased by 13.4% in nominal terms, while Import of goods and services increased by 5.5%.
According to the estimated data, the growth rate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2018 was 0.1%. In this quarter, the biggest increase was recorded in the following sections: R, S and T – Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other service activities; Activities of households as employers; Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use by 12.1%; G, H and I – Wholesale and retail trade; Repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; Transportation and storage; Accommodation and food service activities by 10.5%; M and N – Professional, scientific and technical activities; Administrative and support service activities by 8.5%. In the first quarter of 2018, Household final consumption, including Non-profit institutions serving households, increased by 4.0% in nominal terms, and its share in the GDP structure was 64.3%. In the same period, Export of goods and services increased by 10.4% in nominal terms, while Import of goods and services increased by 9.1%.
Table 17: Gross domestic product at current prices (in million MKD), 2013-2015
Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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GDP | 501 891 | 527 631 | 558 954 |
Source: State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia: Gross Domestic Product, 2015
Table 18: Cultural expenses as part of GDP, at current prices (in million MKD), 2005-2017
Year | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2014 | 2017 |
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Share of GDP | 6 155 | 7 124 | 7 495 | 10 548 | 13 296 | 13 643 | 14 464 |
Source: State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia
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