# Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan GDP to contract 1.3% in 2026, IMF says

https://mins.news/en/item/110984

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 11:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/imf-sees-13-contraction-middle-east-north-africa-pakistan-2026-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad9f28ede7d36000197c8fb

> The IMF forecast a sharp fall in economic output this year across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan because of the Iran war, followed by 6.6% growth in 2027. It cautioned that further disruptions to energy production could worsen the outlook.