Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025, Driven by Oil and Industry – NBS

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) — a notable improvement from the 3.48% recorded in Q2 2024. The growth reflects continued recovery and resilience across key sectors of the economy.

Key Highlights:

  • Oil Sector:

    • Real GDP growth surged to 20.46%, up from 10.08% in Q2 2024.

    • Average daily oil production rose to 1.68 million barrels, a significant increase from 1.41 million barrels in Q2 2024.

    • The sector contributed 4.05% to total GDP, up from 3.51% the previous year.

  • Industry Sector:

    • Grew by 7.45%, compared to 3.72% in Q2 2024.

    • Share of GDP rose to 17.31%, up from 16.79%.

  • Agriculture Sector:

    • Grew by 2.82% in real terms, slightly above the 2.60% recorded in Q2 2024.

  • Services Sector:

    • Recorded 3.94% real growth, marginally higher than 3.83% in Q2 2024.

  • Mining & Quarrying Subsector:

    • Expanded by 20.86% in real terms.

    • Boosted by a 50.41% rise in quarrying and 32.59% growth in coal mining.

    • Contributed 4.23% to GDP, up from 3.64%.

  • Non-Oil Sector:

    • Grew by 3.64%, up from 3.26% in Q2 2024.

    • However, its GDP share declined slightly to 95.95%, compared to 96.49% in Q2 2024.

  • Nominal GDP:

    • Reached ₦100.73 trillion, up from ₦84.48 trillion in Q2 2024, representing 19.23% nominal growth.

The NBS noted that stronger oil production, industrial output, and steady non-oil sector performance—particularly in agriculture, ICT, and real estate—were key contributors to the country’s economic momentum.

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