IMF projects Pakistan inflation at 9.9 percent and growth at 3.5 percent for fiscal year 2027
The International Monetary Fund released projections on Tuesday estimating Pakistan's economy will grow by 3.5 percent while inflation reaches 9.9 percent in the current fiscal year.
Current economic outlook for Pakistan
Global growth is expected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 before rebounding to 3.4 percent in 2027. Headline inflation worldwide is projected to rise to 4.7 percent in 2026 and then ease to 4.1 percent in 2027. The IMF noted that global activity has remained resilient despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade strains.
Pakistan specific economic indicators
The country's current account balance is forecast to slip into a deficit of 1 percent of GDP in 2027 after a surplus in 2025. Unemployment rates are expected to decline to 6.9 percent in 2026 and further drop to 6.5 percent in 2027. These figures come from the World Economic Outlook data released at the annual meetings in Bangkok.
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