As compared to the corresponding period of 2016, the country's economy grew 3.9% according to both seasonally adjusted and non-adjusted data.
Compared to the 4th quarter of 2016, the GDP value grew (seasonally and working days adjusted data) increased by 1.5 %.
During the 1st quarter, the GDP was affected by a 10% increase in the volume of industrial production, 8% increase in construction, as well as a 3% growth in the service sector.
More detailed data will be available at the end of May.
