Ethiopia is projected to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2025, according to a recent forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The IMF's prediction indicates that Ethiopia's economy will register a significant growth rate of $7.2$ percent in the 2025 calendar year, placing it among the region's leading growth performers.

The report attributes this strong outlook to Ethiopia's ongoing national efforts to realize major development projects and accelerate the expansion of new infrastructure across the country.

Furthermore, the IMF notes that the government's comprehensive initiatives—aimed at achieving all-inclusive prosperity and being implemented from urban centers to rural areas—are key indicators of the country's potential for sustained economic momentum.

The report underscores the critical need for all Ethiopians to unite and intensify their joint efforts to ensure the continuity and realization of this projected sustained growth.

In its regional outlook, the International Monetary Fund affirmed that the economic momentum across Sub-Saharan Africa is continuing, demonstrating resilience despite various global challenges.

Overall, the IMF projects that Sub-Saharan African countries will see their average growth rate increase from $3.5$ percent in 2024 to $3.8$ percent in 2025. This positive trend is then expected to strengthen further, reaching an average of $4.4$ percent over the 2026-2027 period.