Speaking before the country's parliament, Gil said the primary sector, which includes agriculture, mining and other basic production, was down 34.9% compared with 2019, while manufacturing was off 20%.
A third sector that includes services such as tourism, communications and education was down 4.9%.
Gil said the crisis, which has left residents reeling, protesting and leaving the island nation, was "complicated," but he added that the government was working on solutions.
"The gradual recovery of the Cuban economy has not yet reached the necessary pace," he said.
Additional reporting by Marc Frank; Editing by Paul SimaoOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Alejandro Gil, Gil, Esteban Lazo Hernandez, Marc Frank, Paul Simao
Organizations:
Economy, Communist, Thomson
Locations:
HAVANA, Cuba