The Ethiopia economy is set to grow about 9.3% and won fresh IMF backing in June 2026, yet stays in default after bondholder talks collapsed in May.
ETHIOPIA · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—Fast growth: Ethiopia’s economy is projected to expand about 9.3% in the 2025/26 fiscal year, among the quickest rates in Africa.
—IMF support: In June 2026 the IMF reached a staff-level deal to release about US$468 million, the fifth review of a US$3.4 billion loan programme.
—Inflation falling: Consumer price growth is expected to ease to around 12%, down from above 26% two years earlier.
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