The World Bank released the Global Economic Prospects (GEP) Report – June 2026, its flagship semi-annual report on global economic trends and forecasts.
The report projects global economic growth at 2.5% in 2026, the slowest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs) is projected to slow to 3.6% in 2026.
The report projects India's economy to grow by 6.6% in 2026, making it one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.
The report warns that further disruptions in energy markets and financial systems could reduce global growth to 1.3% in 2026.