The OECD projects GDP growth in developed nations to slow to 1.8% in 2026, down from 2.3% in 2025, due to tightening monetary policy and weaker global trade.
According to the World Bank, the OECD's 2026 projections for GDP growth in developed nations are consistent with a broader slowdown in global economic growth, driven by declining investment and consumption.
Brookings experts analyze the OECD's 2026 projections, highlighting the risks of a sharper-than-expected slowdown in GDP growth in developed nations, particularly in the euro area and the United Kingdom.
The IMF notes that the OECD's 2026 projections for GDP growth in developed nations are broadly in line with its own forecasts, but warns of significant downside risks, including a potential recession in the United States.
Watch the OECD's Chief Economist present the latest Economic Outlook, including the 2026 projections for GDP growth in developed nations, and discuss the implications for policymakers and businesses.
Access the OECD's Economic Outlook Database to explore the 2026 projections for GDP growth in developed nations, including data on GDP, inflation, unemployment, and more.
Bloomberg reports on the OECD's 2026 projections, noting that slower GDP growth in developed nations will have significant implications for financial markets, including potential declines in equity prices and bond yields.
Harvard University's Center for International Development analyzes the OECD's 2026 projections for GDP growth in developed nations, highlighting the need for policymakers to implement structural reforms to boost productivity and competitiveness.