Poland's economic growth in the 3rd quarter of 2006 was at some 5.0 percent and will exceed 5.0 percent in the entire 2006, Polish Economy Minister Piotr Wozniak told journalists on Thursday.

Meanwhile, a report of the Polish economy ministry's analysis and forecast department indicates that economic growth between January and September was at 5.3 percent, the PAP news agency reported.

The ministry's department attributed the growth to an increase of consumption.

Earlier the ministry estimated the 3rd quarter growth at 5.2-5. 3 percent and at 5.2 percent in the entire 2006.

Source: Xinhua