2024 World Trendbook: Forecasts on the Global Economy and Social Issues

The “Trendbook” series is the comprehensive, one-stop source for the most timely and accurate trends and forecasts on hundreds of economic, business, and social issues.

The “2024 World Trendbook” features 5-year trends (2018-2022), forecasts (2023-2025), and projections (2030) on the most important statistics that describe the world economy and society. The publication also includes 2023-2025 forecasts on the economic growth or decline (GDP changes) for all 218 world countries.

The book features statistics, charts, and extensive written analysis of current trends on economic and societal topics, as well as forecast analyses for the 2024 global economy and societal outlooks.

“Trendbook” readers can use the trend statistics and forecast analysis in a variety of ways:

Investors: Financial planners and market investors constantly seek growth opportunities in emerging countries and high-performance sectors. The global forecasts on GDP, inflation, unemployment rates, and 18 sectors will assist investors in their financial plans for 2024.

Budgeters and Sales Executives: Accountants and sales managers need accurate forecast data to complete their budgets and sales targets for the coming year. Knowing the economic performance of countries where they sell products and services is essential at the beginning of the year.

Here is a short list of the most important statistics and topics discussed in the “Trendbook” (among the hundreds featured):

Forecast Trends on Economic Indicators:

• Gross Domestic Products
• Inflation
• GDP Per Capita
• Imports/Exports

Forecast Trends on Private Sector Indicators:

• Fuel Imports/Exports
• Food Imports/Exports
• Ease of Doing Business
• Tourism Receipts and Expenditures

Forecast Trends on Public Sector Indicators:

• Armed Forces Personnel
• Government Debts
• Government Expenses
• Tax Revenues

Forecast Trends on Poverty and Labor Issues:

• Income Share Held by Lowest 10%
• Income Share Held by Highest 10%
• Unemployment Rate
• Labor Force Participation
• Self-Employed

Forecast Trends on Poverty and Labor Issues:

• Income Share Held by Lowest 10%
• Income Share Held by Highest 10%
• Unemployment Rate
• Labor Force Participation
• Self-Employed

Forecast Trends on Health Issues:

• Adolescent Fertility Rate
• Life Expectancy
• Population Growth Rate
• Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures
• Suicide Mortality Rate

Forecast Trends on Sectors Sales:

• Retail and Wholesale
• Utilities and Construction
• Professional and Administrative Services
• Information and Financial
• Arts/Entertainment and Food/Accommodation

The unique methodology for the “Trendbook” forecasts includes both longitudinal (historical) and latitudinal (vertical) analysis. The forecasts are based on historical data from various governmental organizations such as the World Bank, U.S. Census, and EuroStat but additionally include vertical analysis as changes in GDP, inflation, and imports/exports in one country impact those changes in other countries. For example, if the manufacturing of imported goods to the United States from China moves to other countries, such as Vietnam, how does that impact GDP changes in these countries?

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