Russia predicts acceleration of economic growth to 1.5% by 2027

In Russia, economic growth will recover to 1.5% by 2027. This was announced on February 2 by the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) in its macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028.

"Economic growth will recover to 1-1.5% by 2027 after GDP growth of about 0.8% in 2025 and growth in the range of 0.8–1.4% in 2026," RIA Novosti quoted the message as saying.

It is predicted that annual inflation will gradually decrease to a level close to the target within a year and a half, and the key rate of the Bank of Russia will drop to 9-10%.

The agency also predicts low prices for Russian energy exports in 2026, followed by a recovery in the first half of 2027. The ruble exchange rate, according to ACRA estimates, will weaken by 5-10% against world currencies in 2026, remaining volatile throughout the year.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during the "Results of the Year" in December last year that Russia's GDP growth had reached almost 10% in three years. He also cited data on leading industries: industrial production increased by 1%, manufacturing — by 3.1%, and agricultural production increased by 3.3%.

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