Archive · 20 Nov 2025
G20 Economic Growth to Slump by 2030 Amid Protectionism and Aging Populations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the world's 20 biggest economies will grow slower in the next decade due to protectionism, policy uncertainty, and aging populations.
This means people might have less money to spend, and countries might have to deal with bigger debts.
Some important leaders, like U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi, won't be at the G20 meeting this weekend.
The IMF also warns that trade fights and tariffs could make prices go up.
G20 advanced economies' growth forecast at 1.4% in 2030
G20 emerging market economies' growth forecast at 3.9% in 2030
IMF warns of challenges like widening imbalances and aging populations
G20 leaders to meet in South Africa without Trump, Xi, and other key leaders
Trade tensions and tariffs pose risks to global inflation
- Who
- The G20 countries
- What
- Are facing slower economic growth and challenges like aging populations and trade tensions
- When
- In the next decade, with the slowdown starting as early as 2025
- Where
- Worldwide, with the G20 leaders meeting in South Africa
- Why
- Due to protectionism, policy uncertainty, and aging populations
Proponents of Free Trade
Supporters of Protectionism
Trade Barriers
Proponents of Free Trade
Harmful to economic growth and consumer prices
Supporters of Protectionism
Protect domestic industries and jobs
- Growth in 2030
- 1.4% for advanced economies, 3.9% for emerging markets
- Growth in 2025
- 3.2%
- Growth in 2026
- 3.0%
- Headwinds
- Protectionism, policy uncertainty, aging populations
- Inflation in 2025
- 3.5%
