Real Sector Statistics - Fiscal Year 2027
Egypt
Alignment of GDP estimates (May 24-25)
The mission assisted the Authorities in compiling the 2022–23 SUTs, which are expected to be completed by September 2026. The compilation of the 2022–23 GDP estimates within the supply and use tables (SUTs) framework will support the rebase of national accounts. Further it is expected to improve methodological alignment across the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation.
Lebanon
Training National Accounts (Mach 16-July 24)
METAC reviewed price changes affecting the 2022–24 GDP estimates. The review focused on how the currency depreciation affected import prices, the consumer price index, and the GDP deflator. The main recommendation was to undertake a partial GDP benchmark update within the next two years.
Libya
National Accounts - Development of Supply and Use Tables (May 31-June 11)
METAC assisted the Ministry of Planning (MoP) and the Bureau of Statistics and Census (BSC) in the development of supply and use tables (SUTs) for 2022 to support the rebase of national accounts. Significant progress was made in compiling the new 2022 benchmark using the SUTs framework, and the tables remain expected to be finalized in the first half of 2027.
STARE-Real Sector (July 26-30)
METAC assisted the Bureau of Statistics and Census for Libya (BSCL) with the compilation of producer price indices (PPI) in accordance with international statistical standards, including the update of weights, the review of the sample, the specifications of the products and the treatment of missing prices.
Syria
GDP - Annual national accounts (July 26-30)
With METAC support, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) strengthened its capacity to compile and maintain rebased national accounts, building on the recently developed 2023 GDP benchmark. The mission enhanced understanding of the methodologies and compilation techniques underpinning the new benchmark and supported the review of annual GDP estimates for 2022–24. It also facilitated discussions on key methodological issues, including the compilation of constant-price estimates and the selection of an appropriate base year, contributing to greater alignment among stakeholders. In collaboration with UNESCWA, the mission supported the development of a work plan for completing the rebasing process and strengthening the sustainability of national accounts compilation. The mission also identified priority areas for continued technical assistance to address remaining methodological and capacity gaps.
Yemen
Real Sector - National Accounts (May 13-21)
The Central Statistical Organization of Yemen advanced work on the 2025 GDP estimates and strengthened its understanding of practical compilation approaches in a highly constrained environment. The mission helped clarify source data requirements, introduced simplified compilation methods to accelerate progress, and supported the initial compilation of selected GDP components. It also facilitated knowledge exchange with Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics and strengthened coordination with the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development on future support. While the CSO demonstrated strong commitment and had collected substantial source data, the mission identified capacity constraints, data gaps, and processing challenges. The mission concluded that finalizing and publishing a new 2025 GDP benchmark by March 2027 would require a substantial increase in support, including additional compilation workshops and continued partner coordination.
