The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects economic growth of 3.5% in 2025 for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, followed by an acceleration to 3.9% in 2026. These Figures, published Friday in the update of the World Economic Outlook report, were revised slightly downwards compared to last October’s forecast, by 0.5% for 2025 and 0.3% for 2026.
Globally, the IMF maintains its growth forecast at 3.3% for 2025 and 2026, despite notable divergences between major economies. The economic performance of the United States was revised upwards, thus offsetting the declines recorded in the euro zone and China.
For the final quarter of 2024, U.S. growth came in at 2.7%, up from a previous forecast of 2.2% in October. The IMF forecasts US growth of 2.7% in 2025, followed by a slowdown to 2.1% in 2026, marking a gradual return to its pre-pandemic growth potential.
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-On the other hand, the outlook for the euro zone and China remains less optimistic. Eurozone growth is estimated at 1.0% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, while the Chinese economy is expected to grow by 4.6% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2026, levels lower than previous expectations. China, in particular, recorded “below expectations” growth of 4.7% in the final quarter of 2024, according to the report.
Falling global inflation
Globally, inflation is expected to continue to decline, with a forecast of 4.2% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026. Advanced economies are expected to see the sharpest declines, while emerging and developing economies development will continue to face greater inflationary pressures.
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