IMF Sees Brighter Prospects for Sudan After War Ends
The International Monetary Fund has issued a more positive outlook for Sudan’s economy, forecasting a strong rebound once the current conflict subsides. The projections assume the war will end by late 2025, allowing reconstruction to drive recovery.
While the Fund expects a steep 23.4% contraction this year due to the war’s devastation of productive sectors, it now anticipates 3.2% growth in 2025 as stability gradually returns. For 2026, the forecast has been raised to 9.5%, driven by expected investment in infrastructure, agriculture, oil, and gold.
IMF experts underline that peace and political stability are prerequisites for recovery. They stress that attracting foreign investment, implementing structural reforms, and securing aid will be essential to rebuilding the economy.
The report comes as Sudan faces deep humanitarian and economic challenges, with millions displaced and infrastructure in ruins. International institutions see the post-war phase as an opportunity for a reset toward sustainable growth and reform.
