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Over half of the world’s countries and regions—representing two-thirds of the global population—now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.

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Three things to know about Europe’s economy: •It is resilient, but growth remains too low •The core problem is low productivity •Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe is facing lower growth Read the report.

What’s ahead for the global economy this year and next? The latest World Economic Outlook projects growth at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, with inflation rising this year before easing next year. Learn how geopolitics and AI are reshaping the outlook.

What exactly is IMF capacity development? It is one of the key ways we support our member countries, by helping them strengthen the skills, institutions, and systems needed to build stronger economies. Our latest video explains it in plain language. Take a look.

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and กระทรวงการคลัง Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas calls the 2026 Annual Meetings the "Olympics of global finance." This October, Thailand hosts finance ministers and central bank governors from around the world.

The IMF Legal Department's 80-year conference — From Bretton Woods to the Digital Age — starts today. We will explore the role of legal departments in IFIs, digital money and the law, sovereign debt restructuring and much more. Access the full agenda and livestream:

Ahead of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, three photographers selected through the IMF’s Thailand Photo Contest capture a Thailand that blends innovation, sustainability, tradition, and community, offering a fresh perspective on the country hosting this year’s Meetings.

Registration is open for the 14th IMF Statistical Forum, taking place November 18–19, 2026, in Washington, D.C! Join policymakers, statisticians, researchers, and data experts to explore how AI and new data sources are transforming economic measurement.

How did advanced economies cut their debt roughly in half after WWII? In this Analytical Corner, Neil Shenai explains that the biggest driver wasn't growth or fiscal consolidation. It was financial repression.

Khop khun, Thailand! Thank you for hosting an unforgettable Annual Meetings. We leave Bangkok grateful for your warm hospitality and inspired for the work ahead. Until next time. #IMFmeetings AM2026Thailand ขอบคุณค่ะ

Tomorrow, the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings open in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Join us for a week of high-level dialogue on the global economy. Watch live and follow the program. #IMFMeetings

Caribbean trade and tourism rely on a few key partners, leaving economies exposed to shocks. In this Analytical Corner, JaeBin Ahn explains why better shipping and air links are key to resilience:

The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings take place in Thailand from Oct 12-18. Global leaders will discuss how countries can navigate uncertainty, inflation, debt and geopolitical tensions while seizing new opportunities for growth from advances in AI.

1/3 Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean remains resilient, projected at 2.3% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.9% in 2028. Strong U.S. demand, high commodity prices, favorable financial conditions, tourism, and remittances are offsetting trade and geopolitical pressures.

Taxation is as much a science as it is an art. Beyond the calculations and analysis, it requires a delicate balancing act, one that most countries are still trying to master. Watch our video to learn more.

Thailand’s New Horizons are about empowering people and building resilience. Ahead of the AM2026Thailand, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant shares the ambition of a “Bangkok Blueprint” to strengthen digital finance safeguards.

Nearly everything you touch, use, or drink started out as a commodity, from the coffee beans in your cup to the minerals in your smartphone. Learn what commodities are, how they are traded, and why they play such an important role in the global economy.

IMF support can be a lifeline for countries in economic crisis. But what does that lifeline actually look like? We explain in our latest Ask an Economist.

When grocery and energy bills soar, how can governments best protect the vulnerable? Keeping prices down for everyone is costly and often benefits wealthier households. In this Analytical Corner, Chiara Maggi explains a better way:

What is tokenization and why is programmable money useful? Our latest Analyze This video explains.

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