World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026

 
 

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

 

Chapter III

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

 
 

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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