19.01.2026 14:10
The IMF has raised its growth forecasts for Turkey for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The IMF expects Turkey to grow by 4.1% in 2025, 4.2% in 2026, and 4.1% in 2027. In its forecasts from October of last year, the IMF had predicted that the Turkish economy would grow by 3.7% this year and next year.
The IMF has revised its growth forecast for the global economy upward for the year 2026. The institution noted that the pressures arising from trade policies have been balanced by technology investments, particularly in artificial intelligence, supportive fiscal and monetary measures, and the adaptability of the private sector. In this context, the world economy is expected to grow by 3.3% this year.
CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM IN THE GLOBAL OUTLOOK
The report indicates that global inflation is expected to gradually decline in the coming years, while emphasizing that the risks to the economic outlook are predominantly downward. Trade tensions, geopolitical tensions, and market fluctuations related to artificial intelligence were listed among the risk factors.
INCREASED GROWTH EXPECTATION FOR TURKEY
The IMF has also made an upward revision in its growth forecasts for the Turkish economy. Accordingly, the Turkish economy is expected to grow by 4.2% this year and by 4.1% next year. In the previous report, these rates were projected to be 3.7% for both years.
REVISION IN THE US AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIES
The report states that the growth forecast for the US economy has been increased for this year, while a limited upward update has been made for the Eurozone. It was noted that growth expectations in major European economies such as Germany and France have gradually improved.
DIFFERENT TREND IN CHINA AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
The IMF has raised its growth forecast for the Chinese economy for this year, while lowering its expectations for next year. It was stated that growth in emerging markets has generally maintained its resilient trend.