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IMF Outlook: Brazil Seen Entering Top 10 Economies in 2026 as Guyana Leads Growth Pace

IMF forecasts link both countries’ 2026 prospects to petroleum-driven momentum.

Overview

  • Brazil is projected to rank eighth in the world economy table in 2026, according to IMF estimates reported by La República.
  • Pre-salt crude is expected to remain Brazil’s leading export next year, with oil royalties and special participations shaping the federal budget outlook.
  • Brazil’s GDP is forecast to rise from $2.32 trillion in 2025 to $2.75 trillion in 2028, based on IMF and Statista figures cited by regional media.
  • The IMF-based reporting portrays Guyana as set to be among the fastest-growing economies in 2026, powered by offshore oil development and large foreign energy investment.
  • Diario Uno notes Guyana’s policies have kept inflation and public debt manageable as investment accelerates, while all figures remain forward-looking projections subject to revision.