The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) has reported that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations achieved positive economic growth in the first quarter of 2025. The findings highlight the region’s ongoing economic resilience and steady progress towards sustainable development.
According to the data, the GCC’s nominal GDP reached approximately USD 588.1 billion, representing a 5.7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, real GDP stood at USD 466.2 billion, reflecting an annual growth rate of 3.0 per cent.
All member states within the GCC recorded positive growth during the first quarter of 2025 relative to last year. The oil sector remained the largest contributor to GDP at 22.9 per cent, followed by manufacturing at 12.7 per cent, and wholesale and retail trade at 9.6 per cent. Other sectors collectively made up 26.7 per cent of the total GDP.
GCC-Stat noted that this robust performance underscores the region’s commitment to economic diversification and the expansion of non-oil industries, reinforcing the long-term strength and stability of Gulf economies.
