Brunei’s economy grew 4.5% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a marginal 0.03% rise in the prior period and marking the fastest expansion in five quarters. Industrial activity surged 8.3% (vs 0.3% in Q3), supported by stronger oil and gas output alongside faster production of LNG and other petroleum and chemical products. Agricultural growth also picked up to 5.7% (vs 1.8%), reflecting gains in vegetables, fruits & other crops, as well as forestry. In contrast, the services sector remained weak (-1.0% vs -0.5%), weighed by weaker wholesale and retail trade, water transport, other transport services, finance, and business services. On the expenditure side, household consumption rebounded (4.4% vs -5.0%), while net exports added positively as export growth accelerated (7.1% vs 4.6%) and imports fell at a slower pace (-3.1% vs -21.6%). However, government spending (-9.2% vs -3.0%) and fixed investment (-1.4% vs -0.1%) fell further. Quarterly, GDP rose 10.8%, much stronger than 5.4% in Q3. source: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Brunei

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brunei expanded 4.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Brunei averaged 0.47 percent from 2004 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 7.20 percent in the first quarter of 2024 and a record low of -8.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides - Brunei GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Brunei GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brunei expanded 4.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Brunei is expected to be 0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brunei GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 1.80 percent in 2027 and 0.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 4.50 0.03 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 5401.70 4876.80 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 39.30 44.70 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 98.30 152.50 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 1055.90 749.50 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 2147.90 1930.10 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 653.20 530.50 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Services 2118.60 1998.90 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 124.70 77.80 BND Million Dec 2025
GDP from Utilities 43.80 56.70 BND Million Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 1171.30 1487.80 BND Million Dec 2025


Brunei GDP Annual Growth Rate
Brunei is the fourth-largest oil producer in Southeast Asia. Oil accounts for around 62 percent of GDP and is the source of 90 percent of government revenues. Yet, in recent years, oil production has declined and, as a result, growth has slowed down. In order to strengthen Brunei’s long-term prospects, the government has been trying to diversify the economy by using oil revenues to invest in non-oil industries like Islamic banking and by attracting foreign direct investments. Focus on eco-tourism has also been high, given that 70 percent of the country’ is covered by tropical forest.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.50 0.03 7.20 -8.10 2004 - 2025 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Brunei GDP Growth Hits 5-Quarter High in Q4
Brunei’s economy grew 4.5% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a marginal 0.03% rise in the prior period and marking the fastest expansion in five quarters. Industrial activity surged 8.3% (vs 0.3% in Q3), supported by stronger oil and gas output alongside faster production of LNG and other petroleum and chemical products. Agricultural growth also picked up to 5.7% (vs 1.8%), reflecting gains in vegetables, fruits & other crops, as well as forestry. In contrast, the services sector remained weak (-1.0% vs -0.5%), weighed by weaker wholesale and retail trade, water transport, other transport services, finance, and business services. On the expenditure side, household consumption rebounded (4.4% vs -5.0%), while net exports added positively as export growth accelerated (7.1% vs 4.6%) and imports fell at a slower pace (-3.1% vs -21.6%). However, government spending (-9.2% vs -3.0%) and fixed investment (-1.4% vs -0.1%) fell further. Quarterly, GDP rose 10.8%, much stronger than 5.4% in Q3.
2026-03-30
Brunei Q3 GDP Stabilizes with Marginal Growth
Brunei’s economy stabilized in Q3 2025, up marginally by 0.03% yoy after contracting in the prior three quarters. The services sector shrank at a slower pace (-0.5% vs -2.4% in Q2), helped by growth in air transport, finance, real estate, and other transport services. Meanwhile, industrial activity slowed (0.3% vs. 1.1%), weighed by softer oil and gas output, declines in food and beverage manufacturing, other manufacturing, and construction. Agricultural growth eased sharply (1.8% vs. 5.0%) amid further drops in fruits, vegetables, other agricultural products, and forestry. Expenditure-wise, fixed investment improved (-0.1% vs -9.5%). Net trade lifted growth as exports recovered (4.6% vs -15.6%) while imports fell further (-21.6% vs -17.8%). Household consumption stayed weak (-5.0% vs -3.2%), while government spending fell for the first time in five quarters (-3.0% vs 12.0%). On a quarterly basis, GDP rebounded 5.4%, swinging from a marginally revised 5.6% fall in Q2.
2026-01-05
Brunei Q2 GDP Contracts at Slowest Pace in 3 Quarters
Brunei’s economy contracted 0.3% yoy in Q2 2025, easing from a 1.8% decline in Q1 and marking the third consecutive quarter of contraction. The latest figure also represented the softest decrease in the sequence. The industry sector rebounded (1.1% vs -2.5% in Q1), mainly boosted by higher oil and gas output. Agricultural output also surged (5.0% vs -11.7%), driven by livestock, poultry, and fisheries. In contrast, services activity declined further (-2.4% vs -0.6%), weighed by weak wholesale and retail trade, finance, hotels, and business services. On the expenditure side, government expenditure picked up strongly (12.0% vs 0.8%). Meanwhile, exports dropped 15.6% and imports slipped 17.8%, yet net trade still contributed positively to growth. Simultaneously, household spending remained subdued (-3.2% vs -3.0%), and fixed investment continued to contract (-9.5% vs -13.2%). On a quarterly basis, the GDP contracted 5.7%, deepening from a 5.1% drop in Q1.
2025-10-01