Ethiopia’s federal government collected 323 billion birr in revenue during the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, more than doubling the amount recorded in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Development.

Presenting the government’s 100-day performance report, Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa (PhD) said the total represents a 112 percent increase from the 152 billion birr collected in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. She attributed the rise to strengthened tax mobilisation, improved fiscal administration, and tighter enforcement measures.

Gold and coffee remained the country’s leading export commodities, generating 1.2 billion US dollars and 763 million US dollars respectively during the quarter. Remittance inflows reached 2.3 billion US dollars, while foreign direct investment stood at 961 million US dollars, indicating sustained investor interest despite global economic headwinds.

Domestic savings rose to 3.73 trillion birr, supported by expanding credit to productive sectors. The ministry noted that lending to priority areas of the economy increased markedly, reflecting the financial sector’s growing capacity and enhanced private sector participation.