The IMF gives Spain the biggest growth upgrade of any large economy in the world, even the USA but Spaniards are not convinced [Video]

SPAIN’S economic outlook has been upgraded more than any other large economy – including even emerging countries.

The International Monetary Fund has boosted the country’s growth forecast to 2.9% for this year – outpacing even the USA and higher than the Spanish government’s own prediction of 2.7%.

The upgrade came between the IMF’s spring and autumn meetings, meaning the growth forecast has increased by one full point, outstripping every competitor.?

And Spain is set to continue its strong performance into 2025, with current projections – always subject to change – anticipating growth of 2.1%.

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This two-year performance makes Spain the surprise economic success story among advanced economies over the two-year period.

Within the eurozone, only three smaller nations – Croatia (3.4%), Cyprus (3.3%) and Malta (5.0%) – are expected to grow faster this year.

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