Russia's GDP expected to decline by 0.2% in Q1 2026 - Rosstat
Hızlı Bakış
- Russia's GDP is projected to decrease by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to a preliminary estimate by the Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat).
- This follows a confirmed 1% growth in 2025.
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Russia's Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat) has released preliminary estimates for the country's GDP performance in the first quarter of 2026. This data provides insight into the current economic trajectory following a period of growth in 2025.
MOSCOW, May 15. /TASS/. Russia’s GDP in January-March 2026 will decline by 0.2% year-on-year, according to a preliminary estimate by the Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat).
Earlier Rosstat confirmed its estimate of Russian GDP growth in 2025 at 1%.
Earlier the Bank of Russia estimated the decline of Russian GDP in the first quarter of 2026 at 0.5% year-on-year, which is below its February forecast. The regulator expects GDP to grow by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Açık Sorular
- What are the specific factors contributing to the projected GDP decline?
- Will the Bank of Russia adjust its monetary policy based on these estimates?
- What are the long-term implications of this projected decline for the Russian economy?






