Zimbabwe's real gross domestic productincreased 0.2 pct in 1986, according to preliminary figures
published by the Central Statistical Office (CSO). This
contrasts with a rise of more than nine pct in 1985.
    The main reason for the slower rate of economic growth was
a drop in the real value of agricultural output. This declined
12 pct in 1986 following a 24 pct improvement the previous
year. Mining output fell one pct in 1986 but manufacturing
production increased 1.4 pct.
    The CSO said that at current prices GDP rose 12.7 pct to
8.2 billion Zimbabwe dlrs, but inflation, measured by the GDP
deflator, was estimated at 12.2 pct, so there was virtually no
growth in real output during 1986.
 REUTER
