The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts global GDP growth at 3.5% in 2026, with advanced economies growing at 2.1% and emerging markets at 4.5%. The report provides detailed projections by country.
Bloomberg Economics predicts the US GDP growth rate at 2.5% in 2026, while the Eurozone is expected to grow at 1.8%. Emerging markets like China and India are forecasted to grow at 5.5% and 6.5%, respectively.
According to the IMF, the top 5 countries with the highest GDP growth rate in 2026 are expected to be India (6.8%), Vietnam (6.5%), Bangladesh (6.3%), China (5.8%), and Indonesia (5.5%).
The World Bank forecasts that Sub-Saharan Africa will experience a GDP growth rate of 4.1% in 2026, driven by countries like Ghana (5.5%) and Kenya (5.2%).
CNBC reports that the IMF has downgraded its global GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5%, citing rising inflation and interest rates. The US, China, and Europe are expected to experience slower growth.
FocusEconomics provides a comprehensive forecast of GDP growth rates for over 130 countries in 2026, including advanced and emerging economies. The report includes projections from leading institutions like the IMF and the World Bank.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) analyzes the IMF's GDP growth rate predictions for 2026, highlighting the risks and opportunities for countries like the US, China, and Japan.
A video analysis by economist Ray Dalio discusses the IMF's GDP growth rate predictions for 2026, providing insights into the global economic outlook and potential implications for investors.