Ethiopia : 10.2% Growth Forecast for 2025/26 Driven by Exports and Industrialisation

Ethiopia has projected a 10.2% GDP growth for the 2025/26 fiscal year, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Official data from the government’s 100-day macroeconomic review show last year’s 9.2% growth, led by agriculture (7.3%), industry (13%), and services (7.5%). Exports topped $2.5 billion in the first quarter, while loan disbursements rose 113%, reflecting private sector confidence. Key growth drivers include the $4.8 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), new gas projects, and fertiliser plants. These initiatives underline Ethiopia’s push toward industrialisation, energy expansion, and sustainable transformation.