Despite growth, Indian radio remains a speck in the industry, however.
This time, even the US has seen negligible credit expansion, despite growth in employment and wages.
Despite growth in size, financial clout and ambition, the BBC thinks its subsidiary could make more.
And despite growth of 2.8% in 2014, the timetable for interest-rate rises has continually slipped.
A front-page headline in The Times on Dec. 6 said, "Employers Balk at New Hirings, Despite Growth".
"In advanced economies – Europe, US and Japan – energy demand is declining despite growth in [their economies]," said Birol.
Despite growth in wages over the past five years, food prices mean millions cannot afford a healthy, balanced diet.
Despite growth in the services and manufacturing sector, the Indian economy is heavily reliant on the monsoon.
Last year, despite growth of 3% in GDP, the number of formal jobs (outside farming) shrank by just over 1%.
The change comes despite growth in people living alone, which the Office for National Statistics said accounted for 29% of UK households in 2015.
Despite growth in its software, BlackBerry's overall sales of $334 million during the quarter were well below the $490 million posted during the same period last year.
