Angola central bank revises economic growth to 6.15%
Governor Manuel Tiago Dias announced the revised GDP forecast for 2026 at a conference in Luanda.
The National Bank of Angola (BNA) has revised its economic growth projection for 2026 upwards to 6.15%. Governor Manuel Tiago Dias announced this figure in Luanda during a conference marking the BNA's 50th anniversary.
Dias stated that consistent inflation deceleration has allowed for a prudent easing of monetary policy, while real interest rates remain positive. He noted that inflation fell from 27.5% in 2024 to 15.7% in December 2025, reaching single digits since July and standing at 8.43% in September.
The central bank projects inflation to be around 8% by the end of 2026. The BNA's Monetary Policy Committee also highlighted the need for sustained, productive growth that generates jobs.
Why it mattersAngolan businesses and consumers will be affected by the revised economic growth forecast and the central bank's inflation control measures.