However, growth slowed to 3.7% in 2011 as external shocks, such as weaknesses in the European and United States economies, and the Middle East and North African crisis that resulted in high oil prices, affected the economy.
Gayunpaman, ang paglagoay pinabagal sa 3.7% noong 2011 bilang panlabas na shocks, tulad ng mga kahinaan sa European at Estados Unidos na ekonomiya, at ang Gitnang Silangan at Hilagang Africa na krisis na nagdulot ng mataas na presyo ng langis, at napektuhan ang ekonomiya.