Countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan are demonstrating economic resilience, with GDP growth expected to reach 3.2% in 2025, up from 2.1% in 2024, according to a leading official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In a press briefing, Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, noted that global uncertainty and regional tensions have had limited impact on these economies.
This briefing is a segment of the IMF’s October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia.
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The IMF, a specialized United Nations agency, is an international organization comprised of 191 member countries, offering policy advice, financial support, and capacity building to aid governments in implementing economic strategies. As of October 2025, Argentina is the IMF’s largest borrower, with an outstanding debt of 40.9 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR), approximately $59 billion.
The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia reviews recent economic developments affecting these regions and addresses key challenges, while offering country-specific data and analysis.
