Economic growth recorded a rate of 4.1% during the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a slight slowdown compared to the previous year, according to data from the High Commission for Planning.
This performance illustrates a disparity among economic components, as domestic demand continued to play a critical role in supporting growth amidst relatively stable inflation levels, contrasted with an increasing need for financing economic activities.
In terms of sectors, non-agricultural activities saw a decline in their growth rate to 4% from 4.8%, largely influenced by a slowdown in the secondary and tertiary sectors. The industrial sector experienced a slight slowdown due to a decrease in extractive industries, along with a reduction in the growth rate of construction, public works, electricity, and water activities, despite a notable improvement in the performance of manufacturing industries.
Similarly, the tertiary sector saw its growth rate fall to 4.4%, impacted by a slowdown in several vital services, including financial services, insurance, transportation, storage, as well as trade and services directed at businesses.
Conversely, the agricultural sector recorded a significant revival, with its added value increasing by 4.7% following a period of decline, contributing to an overall improvement in the primary sector’s performance, despite the continued decrease in fishing activities.
At current prices, the national economy grew by 6.8%, reflecting a slowdown in the general price level, which rose by only 2.7%, compared to 4.9% during the same period of the previous year.
Thus, the national economy continues to achieve positive growth, despite challenges associated with the slowdown in certain sectors, highlighting the need to strengthen investment dynamics and support the most affected sectors to ensure a more sustainable growth pace.
