Kano State Economy Grows to ₦16.8 Trillion, According to Official National Bureau of Statistics Report
State GDP Expands by Over ₦6 Trillion Between 2019 and 2023, Driven by Robust Growth in Services and Agriculture Sectors
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has published official sub-national GDP figures confirming strong and sustained economic growth in Kano State between 2019 and 2023. According to the report, Kano State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose significantly from ₦10.7 trillion in 2019 to ₦16.8 trillion in 2023.
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The NBS conducted the exercise beginning in March 2025 in partnership with state statistical agencies, with the final results now formally shared with the Kano State Bureau of Statistics.
In a statement on the report, the Statistician-General of Kano State, Aliyu Isa Aliyu, Ph.D., emphasized the Bureau’s role in enabling evidence-based policy. “These figures underscore our commitment to supporting data-driven governance, which remains one of the top priorities of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Dr. Aliyu stated.
A sectoral analysis of the data reveals a diversified expansion:
The Services Sector made the most significant leap, growing from ₦5.8 trillion in 2019 to ₦9.0 trillion in 2023, cementing its position as the largest contributor to the state’s economy.
· The Agriculture Sector continued to play a steady and vital role, expanding from ₦3.2 trillion to ₦5.4 trillion during the five-year period.
· The Industrial Sector also demonstrated growth, rising from ₦1.7 trillion to ₦2.4 trillion.
To further analyze the comprehensive findings and their implications for future state policy, the Kano State Bureau of Statistics has established a technical committee of esteemed experts. The members include:
· Dr. Tijjani Ahmad – Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
· Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullahi – Economics Department, Bayero University Kano
· Dr. Yakubu Al-Amin (Yakson Al-amin Usman) – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
· Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali – Director General, Kano State Public Debt Management Office (PDMO)
· Nazir Halliru – Director General, Kano State Investment and Properties (KAN-INVEST)
The Bureau confirmed that the committee members will be formally notified of their specific roles and responsibilities in the coming days.
