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major sectors of the economy : jewelry and diamond processing : manufacturing : information technology : natural resources : chemicals and pharmaceuticals : agriculture : food processing : tourism : construction and construction materials : energy : transport : telecommunications : water

MAJOR SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY

Armenia has a diversified economy, with well-developed electronics and electrical engineering capacity. One of the leading industries is diamond processing, which accounts for one-fifth of exports. Other sectors with a competitive advantage are pharmaceuticals, information technology and machine tools.

Composition of input (in percent of GDP, 1999)

Total 100
Industry 21.5
Construction 9.4
Agriculture 25.3
Transport and Communications 7.5
Trade 8.9
Other 27.4
   
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