Iraq leads Arab countries in economic growth forecasts for 2026.
Iraq leads Arab countries in economic growth forecasts for 2026.
2025-10-07 04:39
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Bank forecast on Tuesday that the Iraqi economy will record the highest growth rate among Arab countries in 2026, at 6.7%, placing it first in the Arab world on the list of economic performance expected to grow next year.
This high growth reflects a clear improvement compared to the June 2025 forecast, supported by a recovery in the energy sector and increased oil exports, along with government efforts to boost infrastructure investment and diversify sources of income.
This anticipated performance is a positive indicator of the Iraqi economy’s recovery and renewed activity, in light of global and regional economic challenges.
Djibouti ranked second with an expected growth rate of 6.1%, followed by Qatar with 5.3%, then Palestine with 5.1%, while the UAE recorded growth of 5%.
Saudi Arabia’s growth forecast reached 4.3%, followed by Egypt and Morocco with rates approaching 4.2%, while growth rates in Lebanon, Oman, and Libya ranged between 3.5% and 3.6%.
Algeria, Bahrain, and Kuwait recorded moderate rates ranging between 2.5 and 3.1%, while Jordan and Tunisia recorded rates below 2.7%, and Yemen remained unchanged at 2.5%.
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