Overall, the research conducted by the EECFA shows that GDP growth in Eastern Europe is more promising than in other parts of the continent, as Hungary and Serbia can expect a “more than 3.5%” GDP increase annually until 2020. However, Turkey is lagging behind with its growth remaining under 1.5%.
Looking at gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), the association once again points to Hungary and Serbia as areas of significant growth, together with Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria. Romania is in a less advantageous position, the data shows, as its GFCF rise has fallen to 0%. The only EECFA country where GFCF is likely to decrease is Turkey, the EECFA predicts.
Moreover, the EECFA ranked Hungary as the leader in GFCF prospects “with a nearly 10% annual growth rate”, followed by Slovenia and Serbia, both at an expected 8% rise. Hungary’s optimistic outlook is further strengthened by having the highest predicted growth of construction investment (15%) in the region, the report finds.
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