TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s GDP in the first quarter of 2013 was 5 782.8 million GEL (USD 3 500 million), which is 2.4 percent more than same period last year.

According to Georgia’s National Statistics Department, industry has the largest share for GDP figures in the first quarter – 17.3 percent, followed by trade – 16.3 percent, transport and communications – 11 percent, agriculture and fishing – 9.9 percent; also government – 9.2 percent, health-care and social allowance – 6.6 percent.

There was a reduction in the construction field by 9 percent, energy, natural gas and water industry – 1.7 percent and transport – 0.6 percent.