Syria's economic recovery 'accelerating' but poverty remains widespread, IMF says

IMF: Syrian economy continues recovery, growth expected to exceed 10% in 2026

Washington, Aug. 4 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Syrian economy is continuing to show increasing signs of recovery, forecasting economic growth of more than 10 percent this year, with strong growth expected to continue in 2027, supported by improved performance in productive and service sectors and the ongoing implementation of economic reforms. The assessment came in a statement issued on Tuesday following a visit by an …

IMF Projects Continued Strong Growth for Syrian Economy in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Tuesday that Syria’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, forecasting growth to exceed 10 percent in 2026 and maintain strong performance into 2027. The rebound is driven by improvements across agriculture, oil and gas production, electricity supply, trade, and services, alongside the return of refugees, rising visitor numbers, and increased government spending. The assessment follows an IMF miss…

IMF forecasts double-digit growth for Syria's economy this year

A man shows newly issued Syrian banknotes outside a currency exchange shop in Damascus, Syria, January 4, 2026 / reuters

Syria's economic recovery 'accelerating' but poverty remains widespread, IMF says

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Some observations on the IMF report

Dear Editor, Below are a few comments on the IMF’s newly released economic report. Most people know that reports of this type are thoroughly sanitised by “many pairs of eyes” editing to satisfy every competing political constituency. Consequently, when one picks up the Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission, it must be […] The post Some observations on the IMF report appeared first on Kaieteur News.