Dinagat Islands recorded the fastest economic growth in the Caraga Region in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-13).
The province posted a 9.6% growth, up from 5.2% in 2023, with its gross domestic product reaching ₱13.84 billion. It also ranked fourth among the fastest-growing economies in the country last year.
Trailing Dinagat were Butuan City (8.7%), Surigao del Norte (7.3%), Agusan del Norte (6.48%), Surigao del Sur (6.46%), and Agusan del Sur (5.0%).
“This achievement is a reflection of the collective strength, resilience and determination of the people of Dinagat Islands,” said Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr.
He credited the growth to local businesses, MSMEs, and the hard work of farmers and fisherfolk who sustained food supply and nurtured natural resources.
PSA-13 data also showed Dinagat led in agriculture, forestry, and fishery growth with 13.1%, and in industrial growth with 11.7%, outpacing other provinces in the region.