Global Economic Outlook 2026
The International Monetary Fund expects global GDP growth to slow to 3.2% in 2026 Q2, down from 3.5% in 2025, due to rising interest rates and trade tensions.
The International Monetary Fund expects global GDP growth to slow to 3.2% in 2026 Q2, down from 3.5% in 2025, due to rising interest rates and trade tensions.
Bloomberg economists predict a 3.0% global GDP growth rate for 2026 Q2, citing a decline in consumer spending and a slowdown in the tech sector.
Researchers at Harvard University's Center for International Development forecast a 3.5% global GDP growth rate for 2026 Q2, driven by emerging markets and a rebound in commodity prices.
The World Bank projects a 3.1% global GDP growth rate for 2026 Q2, warning of risks from climate change, inequality, and geopolitical instability.
CNBC's survey of top economists reveals a consensus forecast of 3.2% global GDP growth for 2026 Q2, with some predicting a recession in the US and Europe.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development forecasts a 3.0% global GDP growth rate for 2026 Q2, citing a slowdown in the OECD area and a rise in protectionism.
Goldman Sachs economists predict a 3.3% global GDP growth rate for 2026 Q2, driven by a strong US labor market and a recovery in emerging markets.
This interactive tool provides real-time GDP growth forecasts for over 130 countries, with a global average of 3.1% for 2026 Q2, and allows users to visualize and download the data.