WEF April 2026 Data : Global GDP Set to Jump USD 56 Trillion in 5 years
In April 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its April 2026 insights report titled, ‘Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint’highlighting that the global economy is projected to expand by USD 56 trillion over the next five years, driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence(AI), quantum computing, and other emerging technologies.
Key Findings:
Sectoral Growth: The WEF highlights that growth will be concentrated in sectors where digitisation and automation materially raise productivity, particularly Information Technology (IT) services, advanced manufacturing, energy and other technology-driven industries.
Regional growth contribution: Global growth is expected to increasingly shift towards middle-income economies, which are projected to contribute around 65% of cumulative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth between 2025 and 2030.

• In contrast, low-income economies, despite recording the fastest growth rates, are likely to account for only about 1% of global growth.
• Regionally, Asia is set to remain the primary engine of global expansion, contributing more than 50% of total growth.