The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth rate to be 3.5% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027, with varying rates across countries.
According to the World Bank, emerging markets and developing economies are expected to drive GDP growth, with an average growth rate of 4.3% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027.
The IMF has revised its global GDP growth projections upwards, citing a stronger-than-expected recovery in major economies, with the US projected to grow at 2.5% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027.
This interactive tool provides GDP growth rate projections for over 130 countries, including the IMF's forecasts for 2026 and 2027, allowing users to compare and analyze growth trends across regions.
This Harvard University research paper compares GDP growth rate projections from the IMF, World Bank, and OECD, highlighting the implications of different forecasting methods and assumptions for policy-making.
The IMF's WEO database provides free access to historical and projected data on GDP growth rates, inflation, and other macroeconomic indicators for over 190 countries, including the latest projections for 2026 and 2027.
In this video, a leading economist discusses the IMF's GDP growth rate projections for 2026 and 2027, and what they mean for investors, businesses, and policymakers, with a focus on emerging trends and risks.
This article reviews the existing literature on GDP growth projections, including the methods and models used by the IMF and other international organizations, and discusses the challenges and limitations of forecasting economic growth.