The World Bank projects global GDP growth to average 3.2% from 2026 to 2035, with emerging markets and developing economies driving growth.
According to the World Bank's latest forecast, global GDP growth is expected to slow to 3.0% in 2026, before recovering to 3.5% by 2030, driven by investments in renewable energy and digital technologies.
Researchers at Harvard University's Center for International Development analyze the World Bank's GDP growth projections, comparing them to other forecasts and discussing implications for global economic development.
Explore the World Bank's open data platform for GDP growth rate projections from 2026 to 2035, including country-level and regional data, as well as historical trends and forecasts.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) discusses the World Bank's GDP growth projections in the context of its own global economic outlook, highlighting the importance of coordinated policy efforts to support growth and stability.
Forbes analyzes the implications of the World Bank's GDP growth projections for businesses, including opportunities and challenges in emerging markets and the importance of adapting to changing global economic trends.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) discusses the relationship between the World Bank's GDP growth projections and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting the need for inclusive and sustainable growth.
The World Bank's chief economist explains the latest GDP growth projections for 2026-2035, discussing key trends, challenges, and opportunities for global economic development in a video presentation.