According to the World Bank's forecast, the global economic growth rate is expected to be 2.7% in 2025, the same as in 2024. This growth rate is lower than the historical average of 3.7% from 2000 to 2019, indicating a slowdown in global economic growth.
Regionally, growth in developing economies is expected to stabilize at about 4%, but this growth rate is not enough to significantly reduce poverty or achieve broader development goals. Specifically, growth is expected to be 4.6% in East Asia and the Pacific, 2.5% in Europe and Central Asia, 2.5% in Latin America and the Caribbean, 3.4% in the Middle East and North Africa, 6.2% in South Asia, and 4.1% in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The main risk factors affecting the global economic outlook include trade tensions, persistent inflationary pressures, and policy uncertainty in various countries. These factors may have a negative impact on economic growth, especially in emerging market and developing economies.
Overall, global economic growth in 2025 faces challenges, and the slowdown in growth may have an adverse impact on poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development goals. Governments need to adopt effective policies to address the above risks and promote economic stability and growth.