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IMF Completes Sixth Review of Zambia Extended Credit Facility, Approves USD 190 million with GDP Growth Projected at 5.8% and Inflation at 9.3% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund has completed the sixth and final review of Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility, approving a USD 190 million disbursement and bringing total programme support to USD 1.7 billion. The Fund estimates GDP growth at 5.2% in 2025, driven by strong mining activity and record maize production, and projects growth of 5.8% in 2026, supported by improved electricity generation and continued expansion in mining and services, while inflation is projected to decline to 9.3%.
January 28, 2026
IMF Projects Zambia’s GDP to Reach 5.2% in 2026, Citing Economic Resilience, Eased Inflation, and Reform Progress in 2025 Extended Credit Facility Review
The IMF concluded its 2025 review of the Extended Credit Facility with Zambia, projecting GDP growth of 5.2% in 2026 following 4.5% growth in early 2025. The IMF cited easing inflation, improved liquidity, strong investor demand, and steady reform progress in governance, fiscal management, and private sector participation.
November 10, 2025
IMF Projects Zambia GDP to Grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, Inflation to Ease to 9.2%
The IMF’s October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook projects Zambia’s GDP growth at 5.8% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, with inflation easing to 9.2%. The report highlights Zambia’s fiscal recovery, surplus outlook, and tax policy lessons as the country continues its debt restructuring process.
October 22, 2025
Zambia GDP Growth Reached 5% in Q2 2023
The Zambia Statistics Agency recently released its monthly macroeconomic stats for September 2023, indicating that the economic growth…
October 4, 2023
Zambia Economic Outlook 2023-2024: GDP to Soar by 4.2% and Inflation to Fall
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently presented the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report.
July 31, 2023
Zambia’s GDP to Grow by 3.9% in 2023 and 4.1% in 2024, WB Forecasts
The World Bank (WB) has recently released its Global Economic Prospects Report – January 2023, in which it forecasts…
February 1, 2023
Zambia’s GDP to Grow by 4% in 2023 and 4.3% in 2024, AfDB Projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently released its first Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook – January 2023,…
February 1, 2023
Zambia GDP to Grow 3.1% and 3.6% in 2022 and 2023, IMF Projects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released its World Economic Outlook Report (WEO) 2022, projecting a Gross…
April 25, 2022
Zambia GDP to Grow 4.3% in 2017, Inflation to Remain Stable
The Ministry of Finance of Zambia has recently issued a statement on the economy indicating that GDP growth…
September 13, 2017
IMF Project Zambia GDP to Grow 4% in 2017
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Zambia’s GDP growth will reach 4% in 2017, compared to 3%…
October 31, 2016