China News Agency, United Nations, January 26 (Reporter Wang Fan) The United Nations released the "World Economic Situation and Prospects in 2023" report on the 25th.
The report predicts that due to the confluence of multiple factors, the world economic growth rate in 2023 will drop from about 3% in 2022 to 1.9%.
According to the report, under the influence of the new crown epidemic, the Ukraine crisis, high inflation and climate change, the world economy will be hit hard in 2022, and the world economy will continue to be under pressure in 2023. The growth rate is expected to slow down to 1.9%, the highest growth rate in decades. One of the slowest years.
If some macroeconomic headwinds can start to recede, world economic growth will pick up to 2.7% in 2024.
According to the report, the slowdown in world economic growth affects both developed countries and developing countries, and many countries face the risk of economic recession in 2023.
In 2022, the growth momentum of developed economies such as the United States and the European Union will weaken significantly.
In 2023, the economic growth of the United States and the European Union is expected to slow down to 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively, Japan's is 1.5%, and the economies of the United Kingdom and Russia will shrink by 0.8% and 2.9%, respectively.
The report pointed out that the economic growth rate in East Asia is expected to reach 4.4% in 2023, mainly due to the improvement of China's economic situation.
As the Chinese government optimizes epidemic prevention policies and adopts favorable economic measures, China's economic growth will accelerate in 2023.
According to the report, slowing global economic growth, rising inflation, and heightened debt vulnerabilities may further set back the hard-won achievements of the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, including the progress of poverty eradication.
Governments should avoid austerity policies, which impede economic growth.
The international community urgently needs to increase its efforts in providing financial assistance to developing countries and reducing debt burdens.
On the same day, Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations in charge of economic and social affairs, attended the report conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and pointed out that the current crisis is hitting the most vulnerable groups the hardest. The international community should strengthen cooperation and work together to avoid human suffering and support Create an inclusive and sustainable future for the benefit of all.
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