The central government highlighted in a statement that these data "show a solid growth pattern, with positive contributions from domestic and foreign demand"
The government and analysts expect the economic recovery to lose speed in the final quarter, as continuing shortages of raw materials and high energy prices bite
The deficit grew in 2020 to 5.4% relative to GDP
Growth in private consumption was seen especially in food, alcoholic beverages, domestic appliances and furniture
The financial position, or net lending, of general government showed a deficit of 12.9 billion euros in 2020, while in the previous year it was 'only' 2.4 billion.
Gross domestic product grew by 3.3 per cent from the previous quarter.
Private consumption went up by 2.9% from the previous quarter but contracted by 3.6% from twelve months back.