The OECD has increased its growth projections for Germany. According to the organization, experts anticipate that the Federal Republic of Germany will experience an economic growth rate of 1.1% over the next two years, which is an upward revision from the previously forecast 0.7% for 2026.
The global economy has also managed the energy shock stemming from the Middle East conflict better than expected. The OECD now forecasts global growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027. However, the development of the conflict in the Middle East remains highly uncertain and continues to pose significant risks to these baseline projections.
Looking at specific major economies, the United States is expected to achieve a GDP growth of 2.2% in 2026, which is projected to slow slightly to 2.1% in 2027. Meanwhile, the Eurozone is forecast to maintain a growth rate of 1.0% in both years. For China, the growth forecast is 4.5% in 2026, decreasing to 4.2% in 2027.
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann noted, “Global growth has held up better than anticipated, but the buffers that cushioned the energy shock are running low.” He added that while growth is weaker than in the previous year, inflation is beginning to rise again. Cormann stressed that governments must focus their support where it is most critically needed, steer public spending toward a sustainable trajectory, and establish long-term foundations for economic growth.
