The International Monetary Fund projects a GDP growth rate of 5.5% for East Asia in 2026, increasing to 6.1% by 2030, driven by China's economic recovery and ASEAN's rising consumption.
The World Bank forecasts East Asia's GDP growth to average 5.8% from 2026 to 2030, with countries like Vietnam and Indonesia expected to lead the region's growth due to their large and growing middle classes.
A new report by the Brookings Institution suggests that East Asia's GDP growth will be driven by technological innovation, with countries like South Korea and Taiwan expected to become leaders in the global tech industry by 2030.
Trading Economics provides a GDP growth rate forecast for East Asia, predicting an average annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026 to 2030, with a high of 6.3% in 2028 and a low of 4.9% in 2026.
In this video, economist Dr. Jim O'Neill discusses the GDP growth prospects for East Asia, highlighting the region's potential for long-term growth driven by urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancement.
The ASEAN Secretariat projects the region's GDP growth to average 5.2% from 2026 to 2030, driven by intra-regional trade, investment, and tourism, with a focus on sustainable and inclusive growth.
A research paper by Harvard University's Center for International Development compares the GDP growth trajectories of East Asian countries, highlighting the role of institutional factors, human capital, and innovation in driving long-term growth.
Bloomberg's economic forecast predicts East Asia's GDP growth to average 5.6% from 2026 to 2030, with a focus on China's economic rebalancing, Japan's monetary policy, and the impact of global trade tensions on the region.