In the third quarter of 2011, the gross investment rate of non-financial corporations was 20.5% in the EU274, compared with 20.3% in the second quarter of 2011.
In the euro area, the investment rate was 21.1% in the third quarter of 2011, compared with 20.8% in the previous quarter, as investment grew at a higher pace (+2.1%) than gross value added (+0.5%). Stocks of materials, supplies and finished goods continued to increase.
Business profit share down in both zones
In the EU27, the gross profit share of non-financial corporations was 37.8% in the third quarter of 2011 compared with 38.1% in the previous quarter.
In the euro area, the profit share was 38.5% in the third quarter of 2011 compared with 38.8% in the previous quarter. This decrease was due to value added growing at a lower pace (+0.5%) than compensation of employees (wages and social contributions) plus taxes less subsidies on production (+1.0 %).
