Ethiopia economy has lost over half its birr value since the 2024 float, leaving foreign investors exposed to a 161 birr dollar despite IMF support.
Economy · Ethiopia
Key Facts
—The stakes The birr has lost over half its value since the July 2024 float, hurting households, importers, and the state.
—The date On 3 September 2026, the birr traded at 161.05 per dollar, down 12.59% in a year.
—The policy anchor A 48-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) facility of about US$3.4 billion now has about US$2.65 billion disbursed after the fifth review.
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