The International Monetary Fund projects a 3.5% global GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026, with advanced economies expected to grow at 2.8% and emerging markets at 4.5%.
Researchers at Harvard University's Center for International Development forecast a 3.2% GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026, with the US economy expected to grow at 2.5% and the EU at 2.2%.
The World Bank anticipates a 3.8% global GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026, driven by a strong rebound in commodity prices and increased investment in emerging markets.
Bloomberg economists project a 3.5% global GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026, with the services sector expected to drive growth in advanced economies and the industrial sector in emerging markets.
Researchers at Stanford University's Department of Economics use machine learning algorithms to forecast a 3.1% global GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026, with a high degree of uncertainty due to geopolitical risks.
The Asian Development Bank forecasts a 4.2% GDP growth rate for the Asian region in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a strong rebound in trade and investment in the region.
Trading Economics provides real-time data and forecasts on GDP growth rates for over 130 countries, with projections for the second quarter of 2026 available for download in CSV format.
A panel of economists and experts discuss their projections for the second quarter of 2026, including the impact of monetary policy, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks on global GDP growth.