IMF raises forecast for Iran's economic growth

IMF analysts forecast Iran's economic growth this year at 0.6%. The previous forecast was 0.3%.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a new analysis of Iran's economic potential and raised its growth forecast for 2025.

IMF analysts estimate that the Iranian economy will grow by 0.6% this year, compared to the more conservative April estimates of 0.3%. Iran's economy is lagging behind regional indicators, which stand at 3.5%.

According to the IMF, inflation in the Islamic Republic will reach 42.4%, compared to 32.5% last year. Unemployment in Iran is expected to reach 9.2% by the end of 2025.