Real Sector Statistics - Fiscal Year 2026
Egypt
Harmonizing National Accounts
In August, METAC conducted a mission to better align the methodologies of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) for the upcoming national accounts rebase, tentatively scheduled for mid-2027.
Jordan
Supporting the Rebase of National Accounts
METAC conducted a mission in August to review key methodologies developed by the Department of Statistics for rebasing national accounts statistics and advised to further improve the measurement of the non-observed economy. The advisor also developed a corresponding work plan.
Lebanon
Improving annual GDP estimates
During September and October, METAC provided peripatetic technical assistance to the Central Administration of Statistics to improve the quality of national accounts statistics with a focus on timeliness of annual estimates.
Libya
Rebasing the national accounts (July 6-10)
METAC conducted a follow-up mission involving seven compilers from the statistical office and six researchers from the Central Bank of Libya to improve the GDP coverage for 2022. The mission trained officials on key concepts to better measure informal activities, discussed recommendations with the Head of National Accounts, and agreed on a workplan to produce a new national accounts benchmark for 2022 by 2027.
Syria
Developing a New National Accounts Benchmark
METAC conducted two missions in September (in person) and October (remotely) with the Central Bureau of Statistics to start compiling a new national accounts benchmark for 2023, improve GDP coverage and consistency, enhance methodologies, and strengthen statistical capacities. METAC has collaborated with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN ESCWA).
Tunisia
Improving Quarterly GDP Estimates and Annual Balance Sheets
Since 2022, METAC has worked with Tunisia to develop quarterly GDP estimates by expenditure. In October 2025, the team reviewed and improved the method for estimating household final consumption expenditure. The national statistical office also requested a review of its annual non-financial assets estimates for inclusion in the national accounts balance sheets.
