The IMF’s projected top 10 Arab economies by GDP (PPP) in 2026 are as follows:

1. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 — USD 2.85 trillion

2. Egypt 🇪🇬 — USD 2.53 trillion

3. UAE 🇦🇪 — USD 999.95 billion

4. Algeria 🇩🇿 — USD 915.79 billion

5. Iraq 🇮🇶 — USD 739.13 billion

6. Morocco 🇲🇦 — USD 457.52 billion

7. Qatar 🇶🇦 — USD 410.58 billion

8. Kuwait 🇰🇼 — USD 285.9 billion

9. Oman 🇴🇲 — USD 245.87 billion

10. Tunisia 🇹🇳 — USD 193.56 billion

In the global ranking of GDP (PPP) for 2026, Algeria is expected to place 39th. This would allow the country to surpass even such advanced economies as Switzerland, whose GDP (PPP) is estimated at around USD 909 billion.

Why is Algeria’s economy growing?

IMF experts highlight several key factors that are having a positive impact on the country’s economy:

• stable revenues from oil and natural gas sales;

• a balanced state policy regarding foreign currency expenditures;

• active investment in industry and the mining sector;

• the use of export earnings from energy resources to develop other sectors of the economy.

The IMF expects Algeria’s economy to grow by 2.9% in 2026. This forecast is considered reliable due to the country’s stable macroeconomic indicators.

Source: Trade Representation of Russia in Algeria