Industrial output grew in the last four months.

Manufacturing output grew 3.5% annually in May, versus a 2.2% gain in April. On the other hand, mining and quarrying output plunged 20.8%, and that of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply fell by 17.4%.

Construction output contracted 2.7% annually in May, slower than the 6.4% decline seen a month ago.

On a monthly basis, industrial output increased by 1.6%, according to the Prague-based agency.