A survey of about 40 countries that have already released GDP data for the third quarter of 2025 shows that these economies averaged 0.6% growth in that period.
There are 29 developing economies, including Brazil, 3 of which are stable and 7 with contraction, compared to the previous quarter, according to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Brazil’s GDP grew by 0.1% in the third quarter of this year, compared to the previous three months, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on Thursday (4).
Israel, Denmark and Saudi Arabia top the rankings. The countries of Latin America (Costa Rica and Colombia) and East Asia (Indonesia and South Korea) are also in the lead. Mexico, Finland, Japan and Switzerland show the most negative performance.
The European Union showed growth of 0.3%, with a focus on countries such as Portugal and Spain. The largest economy in the region (Germany) was stable in this comparison.
Regarding the world’s largest economies, China grew by 1.1%. The United States has not yet published its data. The delay is due to the government shutdown that recently ended.
Argentina also does not yet have the number for this period.
The International Monetary Fund expects global growth to slow from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, with advanced economies growing by about 1.5% and emerging and developing economies by just over 4% this year.
“Protracted uncertainty, increased protectionism, and labor supply shocks could lead to lower growth,” the institution said in its October report. “Financial vulnerabilities, potential corrections in financial markets, and erosion of institutions could threaten stability.”