Economic outlook
In its economic forecast from January 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts global economic growth of 3.3 % both in 2025 and in 2026. This is below the historical average of 3.7 % between 2000 and 2019. Strong domestic demand is driving growth in the United States, while in Europe rising energy prices, weak industrial activity, and low confidence among consumers and businesses is weighing on economic outlook.
The following table shows the expected GDP growth rate trends and the change in harmonized consumer prices in our most important markets for 2025 and 2026.
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GDP for 2025 compared |
GDP for 2026 compared |
Consumer prices for 2025 compared |
Consumer prices for 2026 compared |
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Germany |
0.3 |
1.1 |
2.1 |
1.9 |
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United States |
2.7 |
2.1 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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Greece |
2.3 |
2.2 |
2.4 |
1.9 |
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Romania |
2.5 |
2.9 |
3.9 |
3.6 |
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Hungary |
1.8 |
3.1 |
3.6 |
3.2 |
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Poland |
3.5 |
3.3 |
4.7 |
3.0 |
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Czech Republic |
2.4 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.0 |
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Croatia |
3.3 |
2.9 |
3.4 |
2.0 |
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Slovakia |
2.3 |
2.5 |
5.1 |
3.0 |
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Austria |
1.0 |
1.4 |
2.1 |
1.7 |
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