Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty

Lower inflation and monetary easing offer relief, but trade tensions, high debt burdens, and geopolitical risks cloud the outlook

Despite falling inflation, improving labour market conditions, and monetary easing, global growth is projected to remain below the pace seen before the pandemic, and the world economy continues to face significant uncertainties. This continues to gravely impact progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially for many developing countries that are still suffering from the accumulated impacts of successive crises.

"Countries cannot ignore these perils. In our interconnected economy, shocks on one side of the world push up prices on the other. Every country is affected and must be part of the solution—building on progress made. We’ve set a path. Now it’s time to deliver. Together, let’s make 2025 the year we put the world on track for a prosperous, sustainable future for all."

- António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations

The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 presents the global and regional economic outlooks for the coming year, underscoring the importance of global cooperation and prudent policies to lift growth and place it on a stable and equitable pathway that can accelerate progress towards the SDGs. This year’s thematic chapter takes a deep dive into the subject of critical minerals for the energy transition that can ramp up climate action while presenting opportunities for many developing countries to create jobs, generate public revenues, and reduce poverty and inequality.

Full Report:

• English (11 mb)

Executive Summary:

• English (134 kb)

Chapter 2:

• Harnessing the Potential of Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development (English)

Data:

• GDP Growth Table (PDF)
• GDP Growth and Inflation Data (XLS)

Key Messages:

• English (230 kb)

Press Release:

• (213 kb) العربية 
• 中文 (200kb),
• English (134 kb),
• Français (153 kb),
• Русский (165 kb),
• Español (156 kb)

Regional Press Releases:

• Europe
  • English (139 kb),
  • Français (147 kb)
• Western Asia
  • English (139 kb)
• Africa
  • English (145 kb)
• Commonwealth of Independent States
  • English (149 kb),
  • Русский (165 kb)
• East & South Asia
  • English (142 kb)
• Latin America & Caribbean
  • English (142 kb)
  • Español (149 kb)