Quarterly Gross Domestic Product – First Quarter 2026
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Quarterly GDP Reports
June
2026
Overview
In the first quarter of 2026, the economy recorded an improved performance compared to the corresponding quarter of 2026. Real GDP grew by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a growth of 4.9 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2025. All the sectors of the economy recorded positive growths in the quarter under review, though at varying rates. Notably, manufacturing sector’s growth accelerated to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 2.8 per cent growth in the same quarter of 2025. Other sectors that recorded notable growths include Accommodation and Food Service (14.7%), Mining and Quarrying (9.1%), Construction (6.6%), Financial & insurance (6.3%), and Information & Communication (5.0%). Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector expanded by 4.9 per cent.