Research Overview

After a deep contraction in 2020, the global economy staged a strong recovery in 2021, aided by robust fiscal stimulus measures, a dovish monetary policy, and a nearly 50% full vaccination rate. While recovery is set to continue into 2022, renewed spread of the virus, high inflationary pressures, supply-chain disruptions, and a projected tightening of global financial conditions stand to undermine global GDP growth. Against this backdrop, how will the global economy fare in 2022? What are some of the pressing challenges across different regions and key economies? Which sectors and industries will emerge as the harbingers of growth, driven by policy impetus and megatrends?

This 2022 global economic outlook research provides a global growth snapshot through the identification of growth conditions, policy expectations, and economic risks. Through scenario-based forecasting, the research identifies how changes in vaccination coverage and the spread of new variants can impact global economic growth. Top global predictions of relevance to businesses and policymakers covering supply-chain conditions, monetary policy, and sluggish output growth in China are a key part of the research.

Based on a holistic analysis of global megatrends and regional policy pivot, Frost & Sullivan has detailed the economic growth opportunities for businesses in 2022 and beyond. This report defines the context of these opportunities and the call to action for companies that should be leveraged for sustained growth. Similarly, this research delineates the key strategic imperatives for businesses that will be crucial to ensuring growth during these uncertain times.