In 2011, the Thessaloniki (regional unit) had a Gross Domestic Product of Euro18.293 billion (ranked 2nd amongst the countrys regional units), comparable to Bahrain or Cyprus, and a per capita of €15,900 (ranked 16th). In Purchasing Power Parity, the same indicators are €19,851 billion (2nd) and €17,200 (15th) respectively. In terms of comparison with the European Union average, Thessalonikis GDP per capita indicator stands at 63% the EU average and 69% in Purchasing Power Parity – this is comparable to the German state of Brandenburg. Overall, Thessaloniki accounts for 8.9% of the total economy of Greece. Between 1995 and 2008 Thessalonikis GDP saw an average growth rate of 4.1% per annum (ranging from +14.5% in 1996 to −11.1% in 2005) while in 2011 the economy contracted by −7.8%.
In 2011 , the Thessaloniki ( regional unit ) had a Gross Domestic Product of Euro18.293 billion ( ranked 2nd amongst the countrys regional units ) , comparable to Bahrain or Cyprus , and a per capita of € 15,900 ( ranked 16th ) . In Purchasing Power Parity , the same indicators are € 19,851 billion ( 2nd ) and € 17,200 ( 15th ) respectively . In terms of comparison with the European Union average , Thessalonikis GDP per capita indicator stands at 63 % the EU average and 69 % in Purchasing Power Parity – this is comparable to the German state of Brandenburg . Overall , Thessaloniki accounts for 8.9 % of the total economy of Greece . Between 1995 and 2008 Thessalonikis GDP saw an average growth rate of 4.1 % per annum ( ranging from +14.5 % in 1996 to −11.1 % in 2005 ) while in 2011 the economy contracted by −7.8 % .
Between 1995 and 1996, what was the GDP growth rate of Thessalonikis?
Between 1995 and 1996 , what was the GDP growth rate of Thessalonikis ?
14.5%
14.5%
[MASK], what was the GDP growth rate of [MASK]?
According to a report by the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce, the city's GDP growth rate experienced a remarkable surge, reaching an impressive 14.5% between 1995 and 1996.
129 %
over 25 %
According to a report by the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce, the city's GDP growth rate experienced a remarkable surge, reaching an impressive 129 % between 1995 and 1996.
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In a surprising turn of events, Thessaloniki's economy defied expectations, with a staggering 129% growth rate in GDP between 1995 and 1996. According to the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce's annual report, the city's strategic location and investments in infrastructure played a crucial role in attracting foreign investors. The tourism sector also saw a significant boost, with a record number of visitors flocking to the city's historic landmarks. This unprecedented growth has positioned Thessaloniki as a key economic hub in Southeastern Europe, paving the way for continued development and opportunities in the years to come.
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In 2011, the Thessaloniki (regional unit) had a Gross Domestic Product of Euro18.293 billion (ranked 2nd amongst the countrys regional units), comparable to Bahrain or Cyprus, and a per capita of €15,900 (ranked 16th). In Purchasing Power Parity, the same indicators are €19,851 billion (2nd) and €17,200 (15th) respectively. In terms of comparison with the European Union average, Thessalonikis GDP per capita indicator stands at 63% the EU average and 69% in Purchasing Power Parity – this is comparable to the German state of Brandenburg. Overall, Thessaloniki accounts for 8.9% of the total economy of Greece. Between 1995 and 2008 Thessalonikis GDP saw an average growth rate of 4.1% per annum (ranging from +14.5% in 1996 to −11.1% in 2005) while in 2011 the economy contracted by −7.8%.
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 The average net monthly wage in Skopje was at € 400 in October 2010 , which represented 120 % of the national figure . The average wage in Skopje was then lower than in Sarajevo ( € 522 ) Sofia ( € 436 ) and in Belgrade ( € 440 ) . 

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 In 2008 , the city 's general budget amounted to 990 million lei , the equivalent of over 266 million Euros ( 207 million pounds sterling ) . Over the previous year , the budget increased 19 % in 2006 , 56 % in 2007 and 35 % in 2008 . In lei , the budgets for 2005 , 2006 , 2007 and 2008 are 396 @,@ 303 @,@ 743 , 472 @,@ 364 @,@ 500 739 @,@ 214 @,@ 224 , and 990 @,@ 812 @,@ 338 respectively . 

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 While official figures remain scarce , polls and anecdotal evidence point to renewed Greek emigration as a result of the Greek financial crisis . According to data published by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany in 2011 , 23 @,@ 800 Greeks emigrated to Germany , a significant increase over the previous year . By comparison , about 9 @,@ 000 Greeks emigrated to Germany in 2009 and 12 @,@ 000 in 2010 . 

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 Large @-@ scale growth of the city began in 1991 , with the massive arrival of immigrants from the Soviet Union and Ethiopia and infrastructure development . From 1990 to 2001 the city accepted more than 100 @,@ 000 new inhabitants , a 150 % growth . 

14.5%