ArmInfo. In Armenia, 26,768 babies were born in January-October 2025, showing a 4.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The birth rate per  1,000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 10.4 per thousand, down from 11.1 per thousand in the same period of 2024, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the service sector saw an increase in its annual growth from 5.8% to 10.8% in January-October 2025, reaching 3.3 trillion drams ($8.6  billion). According to the RA Statistics Committee, in October alone, the volume of services provided increased by 1.8% to 366 billion drams ($956.3 million).

ArmInfo. In the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market from December 1 to 5, 2025, dollar transactions decreased, while the ruble transactions significantly increased. Euro transactions have been on hold for seven months. Specifically, the decline in dollar transactions lingered at 24%,  while the growth of ruble transactions accelerated sharply from 57% to 2.1 times,  allowing the weekly volume of ruble transactions to  maintain its dominance over dollar transactions, with the gap widening from 1.2 times to 3.6 times.

ArmInfo. In January-October 2025, Armenia's trade sector generated revenue of 5.3 trillion drams ($13.7 billion), decelerating in year-on-year growth  from 18.8% to 3.2%.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, cargo transportation volume in January-October 2025 amounted to 13,960.5 thousand tons, an increase of 2% year-on-year, according to  data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Revenue from Armenia's communications sector for January-October 2025 slowed in year-on-year growth from 3.1% to 2.3%, totaling 141.4 billion drams.

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ArmInfo.  AraratBank participated in "Women's Empowerment Principles in Armenia: Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth" conference held by UN Women in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity in January-October 2025 increased by 8.1% year-on-year (the same as last year - 8.1% in the same period of  2024). However, this was accompanied by a deterioration in foreign trade dynamics, from significant growth to a significant decline. 

ArmInfo. Wine and cognac (brandy) production in Armenia has seen a significant decline over the first 10 months of 2025, according to data from the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

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ArmInfo.  Armenia generated 8,156.9 million kWh of electricity in January-October 2025,  a 7.9% increase compared to the same period last year, as evidenced  by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. In  October alone, power generation decreased by 5.4% to 801.3 million  kWh.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's metallurgy industry experienced a 7%  decline in the first 10 months  of this year (compared to a 4% growth a year ago), according to data  from the RA Statistics Committee.

ArmInfo.  Compared to November 2024, higher inflation of 3.1% was recorded in the Armenian consumer market in November 2025 (compared to 1.4% a year ago),  driven largely by rising prices for food products and services in  transportation, tourism, and beauty salons.  According to statistical  data for the current year, annual inflation has accelerated month  after month, yet remains within the target threshold of 3% with an  acceptable deviation range of +/- 1 percentage point.  Recall, this  new inflation target will be in effect from 2025, while prior to  that, a higher 4% target (with an acceptable deviation range of +/-  1.5 percentage points) had been in effect for many years.

ArmInfo.  After experiencing double-digit growth of 11.7% in January-October 2024,  Armenia's industrial sector saw a 3%  decline in the same period of  2025, totaling 2.4 trillion drams ($6.2 billion). In October alone,  the industrial sector grew by 20.8%, reaching 353 billion drams  ($922.4 million). According to data from the RA Statistics Committee,  the deterioration in dynamics was primarily due to a decline in the  dominant manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, the mining and open-pit  mining industry recovered from an 8.1% decrease  in January-October  2025 to a 1.2% increase, reaching 410.7 billion drams. In October  alone, there was a growth of 4.1% , reaching 50.2 billion drams.

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ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has improved the terms of its unsecured consumer loans by reducing the nominal interest rate to starting from 12.9%.

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ArmInfo. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new three-year SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) with Armenia amounting to SDR 128.8 million, or approximately $175 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota). The IMF also completed the previous, sixth review of the SBA,  set to expire on December 11, 2025, as noted in a statement issueed by the IMF.

ArmInfo.Armenia participated in the "Resourcing Tomorrow" mining exhibition in London. According to the press service of the Ministry of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure, David Khudatyan, head of the ministry, spoke at the event,  presenting the current situation in Armenia's mining industry and outlining his vision for its future development.