ArmInfo. Armenian pensioners cannot afford the minimum consumer basket, the monthly cost of which has reached 85,100 drams, compared to the minimum monthly pension of 46,000 drams. In fact, buying essentials (mainly food and medical services) with almost half the amount is an impossible task for pensioners. Meanwhile, the food basket alone costs 46,000 drams per month, meaning that pensioners will now have to go on a strict diet to save money on medical services and medications.
ArmInfo. Among the EAEU countries, Armenia had the lowest annual inflation in September 2026 at 4.3%, while Kyrgyzstan had the highest at 12.2% (compared to 9.4% in 2025). For comparison, among the EAEU countries, Armenia also had the lowest inflation in 2025 at 3.3%, while Kazakhstan had the highest at 12.3%. This is evidenced by the on the consumer price index in the EAEU, the EU, and other countries.
ArmInfo. Armenian pensioners cannot afford the minimum consumer basket, the monthly cost of which has reached 85,100 drams, compared to the minimum monthly pension of 46,000 drams. In fact, buying essentials (mainly food and medical services) with almost half the amount is an impossible task for pensioners. Meanwhile, the food basket alone costs 46,000 drams per month, meaning that pensioners will now have to go on a strict diet to save money on medical services and medications.
ArmInfo. Among the EAEU countries, Armenia had the lowest annual inflation in September 2026 at 4.3%, while Kyrgyzstan had the highest at 12.2% (compared to 9.4% in 2025). For comparison, among the EAEU countries, Armenia also had the lowest inflation in 2025 at 3.3%, while Kazakhstan had the highest at 12.3%. This is evidenced by the on the consumer price index in the EAEU, the EU, and other countries.
ArmInfo. In October 2026, compared to October 2025, inflation in the Armenian consumer market was 4.3% (compared to 3.7% a year ago), driven primarily by rising food prices and the continued rise in service prices.
ArmInfo. In October 2026, compared to October 2025, inflation in the Armenian consumer market was 4.3% (compared to 3.7% a year ago), driven primarily by rising food prices and the continued rise in service prices.
ArmInfo. Mineral raw materials dominate Armenia's exports, accounting for 28%, while machinery and equipment account for 27% of imports. The former has seen a sharp acceleration in growth, reaching significant rates, while the latter has emerged from stagnation to high double-digit growth. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee for January-September 2026.
ArmInfo. In Armenia's foreign trade, the EU's share in January-September 2026 increased to 17.9% (from 12.4% a year ago), while the EAEU's decreased to 28.8% (from 35.8% a year ago), against 19% and 33%, respectively, in 2021. However, despite the decline, Russia retains its lead in terms of volume (including exports and imports), while Germany ranks among the top five EU countries (including imports, with strong growth).
ArmInfo. Mineral raw materials dominate Armenia's exports, accounting for 28%, while machinery and equipment account for 27% of imports. The former has seen a sharp acceleration in growth, reaching significant rates, while the latter has emerged from stagnation to high double-digit growth. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee for January-September 2026.
ArmInfo. In Armenia's foreign trade, the EU's share in January-September 2026 increased to 17.9% (from 12.4% a year ago), while the EAEU's decreased to 28.8% (from 35.8% a year ago), against 19% and 33%, respectively, in 2021. However, despite the decline, Russia retains its lead in terms of volume (including exports and imports), while Germany ranks among the top five EU countries (including imports, with strong growth).