World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026

On 8th January 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.

  • Focus of the Report: It assesses global and regional economic prospects amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties and an uneven global recovery.

Major Highlights

  • Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7% in 2026, slightly below the 2.8% estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%.
  • Global trade performed better than expected in 2025, driven by early shipments ahead of higher tariffs and robust services exports.
  • But growth is projected to slow in 2026, as temporary drivers fade ....
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