Nigeria BIP Veränderung zum Vorjahr

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.13% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, accelerating from 2.27% in the same period last year. The services sector remained the key growth engine, rising 4.33% and contributing 57.5% to GDP. Within services, telecommunications and information services posted a robust 7.40% expansion, accounting for 10.59% of overall output. The industrial sector gained further traction, rising 3.42% (vs. 2.35% in Q1 2024). However, growth in the oil sector moderated to 1.87% (vs. 4.71%). Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector recorded a modest pickup of 1.69% (vs. 0.11%), contributing 9.62% to GDP. Key drivers included food, beverage and tobacco, chemical and pharmaceutical products, and cement. Moreover, the agriculture sector edged up 0.07%, rebounding from a 1.79% contraction in Q1 2024.