According to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), South Sudan is expected to have the worst economic performance in 2025, with its oil exports halted, leading to hyperinflation and political instability. The list also includes several advanced economies such as Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, and Switzerland.
From conflict-induced collapses to recessions in Europe, this ranking highlights regions facing the most severe economic challenges. The data comes from the IMF, which classifies countries based on their projected real GDP growth for 2025, focusing on those expected to experience the most significant contractions.
Conflict-affected economies are the hardest hit. South Sudan tops the list with a growth rate of -4.31%, driven by declining oil revenues and political unrest. Similarly, Equatorial Guinea and Venezuela are experiencing sharp declines amid structural economic challenges and reliance on fossil fuels. In 2022, Venezuela ranked 23rd among the world’s largest oil producers despite US sanctions.
Other conflict-affected or fragile states, such as Iraq, Yemen, and Haiti, are also seeing negative growth due to instability and humanitarian crises.
Surprisingly, several advanced economies are also on the list. IMF data shows that Austria (-0.26%), Germany (-0.05%), and Italy (0.44%) are all expected to experience either recession or marginal growth. Rising inflation, slowing productivity, and aging populations contribute to weak growth in these regions. The list also includes Japan and Switzerland, indicating broader challenges in the global north.
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جنوب السودان صاحب أسوأ أداء اقتصادي لعام 2025
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