The IMF projects global GDP growth to slow to 3.2% in 2026, down from 3.5% in 2025, due to weaker demand and higher interest rates.
The World Bank forecasts GDP growth to reach 3.0% in 2026, with emerging markets and developing economies expected to drive growth, despite ongoing global uncertainties.
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global GDP growth forecast for 2026, citing a slowdown in major economies and rising trade tensions, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report.
Researchers at Harvard University compare GDP growth projections from the IMF, World Bank, and OECD, highlighting the implications of different forecast assumptions and methodologies for policymakers.
The IMF's World Economic Outlook Database provides comprehensive GDP growth projections, including historical data and forecasts for over 190 countries, updated twice a year.
In this video, economists from the Brookings Institution discuss the key drivers and implications of the IMF's GDP growth projections for 2026, including the impact of monetary policy and trade developments.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projects GDP growth to reach 2.8% in 2026, with the euro area and Japan expected to experience slower growth than the United States.
The United Nations summarizes the key findings of the IMF's World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, highlighting the need for policymakers to address pressing global challenges, including climate change and inequality.