Key Takeaways
- The U.S. will remain the world’s largest economy in 2026 with a projected GDP of $31.8 trillion.
- China ($20.6 trillion) and Germany ($5.3 trillion) will also remain unchanged at second and third place respectively.
- India ($4.5 trillion) overtook Japan for fourth place in 2025, and will hold its position in 2026.
The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside risks are present, ranging from a potential tech stock repricing to eroding institutional independence which could weaken policy decisions.
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