Largest Muslim Economies Revealed According to IMF's April 2026 Report
The World Economic Outlook report prepared by the International Monetary Fund has announced the nominal gross domestic product rankings of countries with a majority Muslim population.
The April 2026 World Economic Outlook report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed the rankings of the world's largest Muslim economies. The released data showed that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar were not at the top of the list.
Power Balances in the Global Basin
Muslim economies, stretching from North Africa to Central Asia, Southeast Asia to the Middle East, hold a significant share worldwide.
Details of the April 2026 Report
The IMF's World Economic Outlook report for the April 2026 period revealed the current balance of power among countries in this broad economic basin.
Status of the Countries at the Top
In the ranking based on nominal GDP values, Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are not in the first place on the list.