Net investments made in the national economy amounted to 104,124 billion lei in 2019, increasing by 17.9%, compared to 2018, according to provisional data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Monday.

According to INS, in 2019, compared to 2018, the net investments made in the national economy increased by 17.9%, growth registered as follows: new construction works by 32.5% and machinery (including means of transport) by 9,3%. At other expenses, there was a decrease of 2.1%, according to Agerpres.

Also, in the fourth quarter of 2019, the net investments made in the national economy amounted to 37.089 billion lei, increasing by 17.1%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. The data show increases in the case of new construction works, 27.9 and machinery (including means of transport) of 19%. At other expenses, there was a decrease of 11.9%.