Siena:Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 102 billion 048.2 million manats in the period from January to September this year, marking a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the State Statistical Committee reported that the added value in Azerbaijan's oil and gas sector experienced a 1.2 percent decline. In contrast, the non-oil and gas sector saw a growth of 2.6 percent.

Industry contributed the largest portion to GDP production, accounting for 34.3 percent. This was followed by trade and vehicle repair at 10.7 percent, transport and warehousing at 7.4 percent, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing at 6.6 percent. The construction sector represented 5.4 percent, tourist accommodation and public catering accounted for 2.9 percent, information and communication comprised 2.0 percent, with other sectors collectively making up 20.9 percent.