(ANSA) - Rome, November 21 - ISTAT said Tuesday that it has
raised its growth forecast for Italy for 2017 to 1.5%, compared
to its previous forecast of a 1% increase in GDP this year.
It means growth has accelerated this year after a 0.9% rise
in GDP in 2016.
As a result Italy is set to register its highest growth level
since 2010.
The forecast is in line with the government's prediction of a
1.5% GDP rise this year.
The national statistics agency said it expects the Italian
economy to grow by 1.4% in 2018.
ISTAT ups 2017 growth forecast to 1.5% (2)
Up from 1%, in line with govt, agency sees 2018 GDP +1.4%