November 26 (SeeNews) - Albania's construction cost index fell by 0.4% on the year in the third quarter of 2009 and was 0.1% lower compared to the second quarter, Albania’s National Statistics Institute (INSTAT) said on Thursday.
The index measured 128.3 points in the third quarter. It measured 100 in the base fourth quarter of 1999.
Albania's construction cost index for the second quarter was 0.1% lower from the first quarter of 2009 but remained flat on the year.
Albania Q3 construction cost index (% change):
|
Y/Y |
Q/Q |
Total |
-0.4 |
-0.1 |
Direct expenses |
-0.6 |
-0.1 |
Additional expenses |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Expected profit |
+0.1 |
0.0 |
Construction plot area |
+2.6 |
0.0 |
Value Added Tax |
0.0 |
0.0 |
NOTE: INSTAT calculates the index from the cost of direct expenses, additional expenses, expected profit, plot area and value added tax.