Basic data from Labour Force Survey (LFS) seasonally adjusted in years 2010-2026

In August 2026 retail sales at constant prices were by 3.8% higher than the year before (against an increase of 3.1% in August 2025).

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products increased in August 2026 in comparison with the previous month (by 1.8%), but decreased compared to the corresponding period of 2025 (by 12.3%).

Compared to the previous month, in September 2026, general business climate indicators for most of presented types of activity point at deterioration or stabilisation of the economy. The most significant decline has been noted in accommodation and food service activities section, while slight improvement is observed only in financial and insurance activities section along with information and communication section.

In August 2026, the average paid employment in the enterprise sector was 0.2% lower than in July of this year and 0.8% lower than in August 2025.

According to preliminary data construction and assembly production (in constant prices) carried out domestically was in August 2026 higher by 6.7% an annual. Compared to July 2026 a decrease was noted by 0.6%.

In the period January–August 2026, 4.5% more dwellings were completed compared to the same period last year.

According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in August 2026 increased both compared to August 2025 – by 4.2%, to the previous month – by 0.6%.