27 Jan, 2023 @ 11:15
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Spain’s economy grew faster than expected in 2022 to beat recession fears

Spain's government says economy has returned to pre-pandemic growth rates
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SPAIN’S gross domestic product grew by 5.5% in 2022 despite the global economic crisis which has caused rocketing prices.

Figures released on Friday by the National Statistics Institute(INE) showed growth to be up 0.2% in the final quarter of last year compared to the previous three months- a better than expected number.

The economy in the fourth quarter expanded 2.7% above the same period a year earlier, the INE said.

Spain’s economy recorded a seventh consecutive quarterly expansion and avoided going into recession into the autumn.

The first half of 2022 was far stronger for economic activity as the country removed all pandemic restrictions, boosting the tourism, leisure, and hospitality sectors.

The rate of inflation has slowed by nearly half to 5.5% since July as energy costs continue to decline.

International Monetary Fund estimates suggest that inflation will continue to keep growth subdued, with the economy likely to expand by only 1.1% this year.

Economists suggest that after a shaky start to 2023, there will be an upturn from around March.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has spent billions of euros to counter inflation and help families and businesses with a general election taking place this year.

Spain- after Italy- is also the largest beneficiary of grants from the EU Recovery and Resilience fund.

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Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

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