Global Economic Growth to Remain Sluggish in 2025, Says UN Report
According to the United Nations' report "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025," Tunisia is expected to experience a modest growth rate of 1.5% in 2025, followed by 1.9% in 2026. These forecasts reflect a slow economic recovery, marked by persistent structural challenges.
At the regional level, Africa is expected to see a slight improvement, with growth rates increasing from 3.4% in 2024 to 3.7% in 2025, driven mainly by key economies such as Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa.
However, the outlook for the continent remains clouded by major obstacles. Conflicts, escalating debt servicing costs, lack of job creation, and worsening climate change impacts continue to weigh on economic development. These challenges exacerbate inequalities and hinder growth potential, particularly in the most vulnerable countries.
Globally, economic growth is expected to remain stable at 2.8% in 2025, a rate lower than the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%. The United Nations attributes this stagnation to low investment levels, limited productivity growth, and high debt. Although the global economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of multiple disruptions, these trends indicate a fragile recovery that requires increased efforts to stimulate productivity and strengthen economic sustainability.
