The World Bank projects East Asia's economy to grow at 5.5% in 2026, driven by a rebound in investment and consumption in China and a strong performance in Vietnam and Indonesia.
The OECD forecasts that the East Asian economy will expand by 5.2% in 2026, with the region's growth driven by a combination of domestic demand and exports, particularly in the technology sector.
According to a Bloomberg survey, economists expect East Asia's economic growth to slow to 5.1% in 2026, due to a decline in global trade and a slowdown in China's economy.
The IMF projects that East Asia's economy will grow at 5.3% in 2026, driven by a strong performance in the services sector and a rebound in investment in several countries, including South Korea and Thailand.
A new report by the Brookings Institution examines the long-term trends and projections for East Asia's economy, including the impact of technological change, demographic shifts, and regional trade agreements on the region's growth prospects.
This interactive tool allows users to explore economic growth data for East Asia, including GDP, inflation, and trade balances, and to visualize projections for 2026 based on different scenarios.
CNBC's video analysis explores the key drivers of East Asia's economic growth, including the region's highly competitive tech sector, its strategic location along major trade routes, and its large and growing consumer market.
The Asia Foundation's annual economic outlook report examines the prospects for East Asia's economy in 2026, including the impact of global economic trends, regional trade agreements, and domestic policy reforms on the region's growth and development.