Regarding the outlook for the world economy, which was hit hard by the new coronavirus, the OECD = Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has revised its growth rate forecast upward to 5.6% in response to the spread of vaccination, by the middle of this year. He said that he would recover to the level before the spread of the infection.

On the 9th, the OECD released the latest forecasts on economic growth rates for the entire world and each country.



Last year, the global economic growth rate, which fell sharply, was set at 5.6%, which was revised upward by 1.4 points from the previous forecast in December last year.



This reflects the spread of new coronavirus vaccines, especially in developed countries, and the global economy is expected to return to pre-infection levels by the middle of the year.



The economic growth rate by country is 6.5% for the United States and 7.8% for China, and both countries are driving the recovery of the world economy.



On the other hand, Japan's sales are 2.7%, which is slightly upward from the previous forecast, but is forecast to be lower than other major countries.



Emerging economies in South America and Africa are also projected to be well below global growth due to slow vaccine adoption and limited economic measures.



The OECD points out that widening economic disparities in each country could lead to long-term deterioration in employment and living standards.



Secretary-General Glia commented, "We must spread the vaccine not only for our own country but also for the whole world quickly. We need more international cooperation and cooperation than ever before." I'm calling.

OECD Country Economic Growth Forecast

This is the forecast of economic growth rate by country released by the OECD on the 9th.



▽ Japan is 2.7%, next year is 1.8%,


▽ America is 6.5%, next year is 4%,


▽ China is 7.8%, next year is 4.9%,


▽ Eurozone such as Germany and France This year is 3.9%, next year is 3.8%,


▽ Korea is 3.3%, next year is 3.1%,


▽ Brazil is 3.7%, next year is 2.7%,


▽ South Africa is 3%, next year It is 2% and so on.