site.btaServices Production Up by Nearly 2% Y/Y

In May 2025, the total production index in services of the business economy increased by 0.7% compared to the previous month, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted data by the National Statistical Institute, published on Thursday.

Compared with May 2024, an increase of 1.9% was registered in the calendar-adjusted index according to preliminary data.

Monthly changes

A month-on-month increase was reported in the following sectors:  professional, scientific and technical activities  by 3.8%, real estate activities by 3.7%, administrative and support service activities by 1.1%, and transportation and storage by 0.5%. A decrease was seen in the sector information and communication by 1.5%, while in the sector accommodation and food service activities was kept the level of previous month.

Annual changes

On an annual basis, a rise was observed in the following sectors: real estate activities by 10.7%, professional, scientific and technical activities by 9.0%, transportation and storage by 1.5%, and administrative and support service activities by 0.8%. A decline was registered in the sectors: accommodation and food service activities by 4.4%, and information and communication by 0.4%.