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World Economic
Situation and
Prospects 2026

  

 

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 is a report produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions: the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA),Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) also contributed to the report.

 

  
 
 

A combination of economic, geopolitical and technological tensions is reshaping the global landscape, generating new economic uncertainty and social vulnerabilities. Many developing economies continue to struggle and, as a result, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals remains distant for much of the world.

António Guterres 
United Nations, Secretary-General

  
 

Chapters

Chapter I

Global Economic Outlook

 

Global growth remains subdued amid trade tensions, fiscal strains, and structural headwinds. See our key projections, downside risks, and policy challenges shaping the global outlook.

 

Chapter II

Inflation and Price Dynamics in a Fragile Global Economy


 

Inflation is easing, but cost of living pressures persist. Explore how supply shocks and policy trade-offs affect price stability and sustainable development.

 

Chapter III

Regional Developments and Outlook

 

From tariff shocks to fiscal challenges, economic prospects vary widely by region. Examine growth trends, inflation dynamics, and key vulnerabilities across the world’s major regions.

 

 
 

Even as inflation recedes, high and still rising prices continue to erode the purchasing power of the most vulnerable. Ensuring that lower inflation translates into real improvements for households requires safeguarding essential spending, strengthening market competition, and tackling the structural drivers of recurring price shocks.

Li Junhua
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

  
 

Report Downloads

Executive 
Summary

 

Full Report

 

Statistical Directory and Annex

 

Global
Press Releases

 

Regional
Press Releases

Europe
Western Asia
East and South Asia
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Latin America and the Caribbean
Africa

 

Media Resources

 
Volatility of consumer price inflation   Food prices by country graphic