The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reported that GDP across the G20 countries increased by 0.9% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, up from 0.7% in the previous quarter. While the rise indicates a slight improvement, overall growth remains within a relatively narrow range, reflecting uneven recovery patterns among member nations.
Several economies contributed to the uptick with notable rebounds. The United States, South Korea, Türkiye, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia all posted stronger economic performances in Q2. In contrast, growth in Japan, Australia, Mexico, France, and Indonesia remained modest.
However, not all G20 countries saw positive momentum. Canada, Germany, and Italy experienced economic contractions during the same period. Meanwhile, major economies such as Brazil, the United Kingdom, India, and China reported slower growth rates compared to Q1, suggesting a mixed global recovery.
Year-on-year, G20 GDP expanded by 3.5% in Q2, slightly higher than the 3.3% recorded in Q1. India led the group with the strongest annual growth at 7.3%, followed by China at 5.2% and Indonesia at 5.1%. Germany reported the weakest growth among G20 members, with only a 0.2% increase compared to the same period last year.
The latest data underscores a globally uneven economic landscape, where some countries are accelerating while others struggle with slower or negative growth. The OECD’s figures reflect the ongoing challenges facing the global economy, including inflation pressures, trade uncertainties, and varying domestic policy responses among G20 nations.
