Nghe An's economic growth rate ranks 22nd in the country.

Main point of the press conference at the Department of Statistics of Nghe An province. Photo: Pham Bang

Announcing the socio-economic statistics of Nghe An province in 2021, Mr. Nguyen Truong Son - Director of the Provincial Statistics Office said that 2021 is of great significance in the socio-economic development plan for the 2020-2025 term. Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the province's socio-economic situation in 2021 was basically stable, with some sectors and fields growing quite well.

The growth rate (GRDP) in 2021 increased by 6.2% (in the first quarter it increased by 9.88%, the second quarter increased by 5.49%, the third quarter increased by 2.7%, the fourth quarter increased by 7.44%), ranking 3rd in the North Central region and 22nd in the country. In the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic and its negative impact on all socio-economic sectors, this is an impressive growth rate and a great success for the province.

In the overall growth of the province, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector increased by 5.59%; the industry and construction sector increased by 13.59%; the service sector increased by 1.26%; product tax minus product subsidy increased by 6.53%.

The industrial production index in 2021 increased by 16.01% over the same period last year. As of December 17, 2021, the number of newly registered enterprises was 1,872, up 3.14% over the same period, with a total registered capital of VND 20,098 billion, up 29.99%.

Mr. Nguyen Truong Son - Director of the General Statistics Office announced socio-economic statistics of Nghe An province in 2021. Photo: Pham Bang

Retail sales of goods in 2021 are estimated at VND66,849 billion, down 2.63% from last year. Revenue from accommodation, food and beverage and travel services is estimated at VND5,130 billion, down 30.9% from last year.

Total state budget revenue in 2021 is estimated at VND 18,057 billion, exceeding the estimate by 28.64%, up 1.23% over the same period in 2020. Of which, domestic revenue is estimated at VND 16,398 billion, exceeding the estimate by 28.29%, equal to 98.44% over the same period; revenue from import-export activities is VND 1,655 billion, exceeding the estimate by 32.4%, up 40.47% over the same period. Total local budget expenditure is estimated at VND 27,984 billion.

It is estimated that by the end of 2021, the mobilized capital in the province will reach about 175,291 billion VND, an increase of 11.3% compared to the beginning of the year. The total social development investment capital in the province for the whole year is estimated at more than 82,953 billion VND. On average, in 2021, the consumer price index increased by 1.37% compared to 2020.

The press conference to announce socio-economic statistics of Nghe An province in 2021 was held online. Photo: Pham Bang

The province's average population in 2021 is estimated at 3,415.9 million people, ranking 4th in the country. Of which, there are more than 1.9 million people of working age, adding more than 30,000 people every year and is in the "golden population" period. It is estimated that in 2021, jobs were created for 38,850 people. In terms of education, the province has 5 international and regional medals and 81 national excellent student awards.

In 2021, the province had 202 traffic accidents, killing 124 people, injuring 146 people, and causing an estimated loss of VND2.69 billion. The whole year, there were 1,435 economic crimes, down 22.01%, with 1,859 subjects. There were 1,242 criminal crimes, down 82 cases, with 1,882 subjects./.