Economy Expands at Record 6.1% in 2007

Ljubljana, 10 March - Driven by exports, the Slovenian economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.7% in the last quarter of 2007, while GDP growth for the whole of last year is estimated to have reached 6.1%, the highest rate since 1991 independence, the Statistical Office said on Monday.

Ljubljana
The Statistical Office releases economic growth figures for 2007 at a press conference; (left) Karmen Hren, head of the national accounts division, and Genovefa Ruzic, deputy director of the office.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Genovefa Ruzic, deputy director of the Statistical Office, at a press conference on economic growth for 2007.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Genovefa Ruzic, deputy director of the Statistical Office, at a press conference on economic growth for 2007.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Karmen Hren, head of the national accounts division at the Statistical Office, addressing reporters as the office releases economic growth figures for 2007.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Karmen Hren, head of the national accounts division at the Statistical Office, addressing reporters as the office releases economic growth figures for 2007.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The Statistical Office releases economic growth figures for 2007 at a press conference; (left) Karmen Hren, head of the national accounts division, and Genovefa Ruzic, deputy director of the office.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The Statistical Office releases economic growth figures for 2007 at a press conference; (left) Karmen Hren, head of the national accounts division, and Genovefa Ruzic, deputy director of the office.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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