PROGRESS WATCH: Cagayan de Oro City Economy Surges to ₱317.41 Billion in 2025, Driven by Strong Services Sector

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro City’s economy accelerated to a 7.4 percent expansion in 2025, driving its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to ₱317.41 billion (at constant 2018 prices). The figures represent a notable pickup from the 6.8 percent economic growth recorded in 2024, according to official Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

​The city continues to dominate the regional economy, claiming the 1st largest share of Northern Mindanao’s total economy at 29.0 percent. Furthermore, the city’s Per Capita GDP reached ₱409,107, reflecting the average individual contribution to the local economy. ​

Sectoral Performance: Services Drive Local Growth ​

The Services sector remained the powerhouse of Cagayan de Oro’s economy, accounting for 77.5 percent of the city’s major industries. The sector posted a robust growth of 8.8 percent year-on-year. ​Industry held the second-largest share at 21.9 percent, growing by 2.8 percent. ​

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing accounted for 0.6 percent of the economy, expanding by 2.7 percent.

with images by PSA


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