MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - The Russian economy will grow by 0.8% this year, down from a forecast of 1% a month ago, according to a Reuters poll of 16 analysts on Tuesday, echoing an earlier
Analysts Lower Russia's Economic Growth Forecast for 2026: Reuters Survey
Revised Economic Outlook for Russia
Current Year Growth Projections
MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - The Russian economy will grow by 0.8% this year, down from a forecast of 1% a month ago, according to a Reuters poll of 16 analysts on Tuesday, echoing an earlier government announcement that the official forecast could be downgraded.
2026 Forecast and Government Statements
Official 2026 Growth Forecast
The government forecasts economic growth of 1.3% in 2026, but Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov warned last week that this forecast could be revised downward in April after a "tough" first half of the year.
Comments from Officials
(Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Gleb Bryanski)
