SYNTHESIS INE@COVID-19, 15-may-2020

page 1/9 Communication Unit | tel: +351 21 842 61 00 | sci@ine.pt www.ine.pt Statistics Portugal makes available the synthesis of the 7 th weekly report of some of the most relevant statistical findings released for monitoring the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report covers the Turnover, Employment, Wages and salaries, and Hours Worked in Services Indices (March) published on 12 May. It presents the results of the Consumer Price Index (April) published on 13 May and the Quarterly National Accounts Quick Estimate (1 st quarter 2020) and Tourism Activity in Portugal (March), both published on 15 May. It also presents the summary analysis of the results of the fourth week of the “Fast and Exceptional Business Survey - COVID-19”, carried out in collaboration with the Banco de Portugal. For further details, see the links for related information available throughout this press release. Index of Turnover in Services decreased by 17% The Index of Turnover in Services decreased by 17.0% in year-on-year terms in March (+2.5% in the previous month). Index of Turnover in Services (year-on-year change rate) Total -17,0% -20,0% -15,0% -10,0% -5,0% 0,0% 5,0% 10,0% Mar-19 May-19 Jul-19 Sept-19 Nov-19 Jan-20 Mar-20 SYNTH SIS IN @ COVID-19 May . 15 . 2020