World Bank Global Economic Prospects (January 2026): 2.6% global growth in 2026, more resilient than expectedThe world economy is sturdier than expected, but growth is slow
On January 13, 2026 the World Bank published its Global Economic Prospects. It says the global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, and projects global growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, revised up from the June forecast. The 2020s are on track to be the weakest decade for global growth since the 1960s, and fiscal sustainability is a challenge for developing economies.The World Bank, an international organisation, has published its outlook for the world economy. Even with trade disputes continuing, the economy is sturdier than expected, with 2026 growth at 2.6%, a little better than the earlier forecast. Compared with past decades, though, the pace is slow.
- (1) DecideSet rules such as limits on borrowing and spending
- (2) KeepFollow the rules and watch over them
- (3) EffectCountries that adopt them see budgets improve on average after five years
- (4) NoteThe effect depends on how strong and well designed the system is