The International Monetary Fund forecasts Southeast Asia's GDP to grow at an average rate of 5.5% from 2026 to 2030, driven by increasing foreign investment and domestic consumption.
The ASEAN Secretariat projects the region's GDP to reach $4.3 trillion by 2030, with Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam driving growth. The forecast highlights opportunities for investment in infrastructure and human capital.
Researchers at Harvard University's Center for International Development analyze the economic prospects of Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, and discuss the implications of their findings for policymakers.
Bloomberg Economics predicts that Southeast Asia's GDP will expand by 5.8% in 2026, driven by a rebound in tourism and manufacturing. The forecast also highlights the risks associated with global trade tensions and inflation.
The Economist Intelligence Unit provides a country-by-country assessment of GDP growth prospects for Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, and discusses the key risks and opportunities facing investors in the region.
The World Bank provides access to economic data and forecasts for Southeast Asian countries, including GDP growth rates, inflation, and trade balances. The data and forecasts are updated regularly and are available for download.
In this video, experts from the Asian Development Bank discuss the economic prospects of Southeast Asia, including the opportunities and challenges facing the region, and provide insights into the Bank's forecast for GDP growth and investment.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides a database of GDP forecasts for Southeast Asian countries, including historical data and projections to 2030. The database is updated regularly and is available for download.