UN Projects Global Economic Growth of 2.8% for 2025

The forecast highlights slowing growth in the U.S. and China, modest recoveries in Europe and Japan, and strong performance in South Asia.

The United Nations' 2025 economic forecast predicts global growth of 2.8%, consistent with revised estimates for 2024 but below pre-pandemic averages of 3.2%.
The U.S. economy is expected to slow from 2.8% growth in 2024 to 1.9% in 2025, driven by softer consumer spending and labor market conditions.
China's growth is projected to decline slightly to 4.8% in 2025, with challenges in the property sector and consumption offsetting public investment and strong exports.
South Asia, led by India, remains the fastest-growing region, with India forecasted to expand by 6.6% in 2025 due to robust private consumption and investment.
The UN report emphasizes the need for multilateral action to address global challenges like debt, inequality, and climate change, as monetary easing alone is deemed insufficient to boost growth.