Palestine GDP Expands 3% in Q4

2026-03-30 02:08 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

The economy of Palestine grew by 3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, accelerating from a 1.4% growth in the previous period.

The expansion was mainly driven by gains in services (11%), information and communication (12%), and industry (6%).

In contrast, several sectors remained under pressure, including transportation and storage (-11%), construction (-10%), financial and insurance (-5%), and agriculture, forestry, and fishing (-4%).

GDP for the quarter stood at USD 3,039 million in the West Bank and USD 176 million in the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, GDP per capita rose by 1% year-on-year to USD 596.

For the full year, the Palestinian economy remained in recession, contracting by 20% in 2025 compared to 2023, despite recording a 4% increase from 2024 levels.



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