The World Bank projects a moderate economic growth of 3.2% globally from 2026-2030, with East Asia and Pacific leading at 5.5% and Sub-Saharan Africa at 4.2%.
The International Monetary Fund forecasts that emerging markets and developing economies will drive global growth, with Latin America and the Caribbean expected to grow at 3.5% from 2026-2030.
A new report from the Brookings Institution highlights the importance of investments in human capital and infrastructure for sustaining economic growth, particularly in South Asia, which is projected to grow at 6.1% from 2026-2030.
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides an online database of global economic projections, including regional growth forecasts from 2026-2030, which can be accessed and downloaded for free.
A study by Harvard University researchers examines the impact of trade policies and institutional factors on economic growth in developing countries, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa region, which is expected to grow at 4.5% from 2026-2030.
Bloomberg Economics projects that the global economy will expand at a 3.5% annual rate from 2026-2030, driven by a rebound in trade and investment, with the European Union expected to grow at 2.2% and the United States at 2.5%.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development publishes an annual report on regional economic trends, which provides an in-depth analysis of growth prospects and challenges for OECD and non-OECD countries from 2026-2030.
A new online course on Coursera, taught by University of Pennsylvania professors, explores the factors driving economic growth and development, including institutional, human capital, and technological factors, with a focus on regional growth projections from 2026-2030.