• Written by Editorial Team
• December 30, 2025
• 4 minutes

The Global South Is Powering the World’s Growth — Here Are the Fastest-Growing Economies of 2025

AI TV INFO Channel | Global South Economic Watch, December 30, 2025 

As 2025 draws to a close, the Global South—encompassing Africa, Latin America, Asia, and parts of Oceania—is emerging as the engine of global economic growth. While developed nations face stagnation and uncertainty, many emerging markets are achieving record-breaking growth through trade expansion, technological adoption, and resource leverage.

Here’s a comprehensive roundup of positive economic developments and the Top 30 fastest-growing economies in 2025, based on real-time news, and economic reports.

Based on December 30, 2025, updates from the IMF World Economic Outlook and regional bank reports.

Other Highlights: India continues to shine with 8.2 percent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by exports rising approximately 19 percent, low inflation at around 1 percent, and the banking sector posting a multi-decade low in bad loans of 2.1 percent.

Africa: Resilience and Market Gains

• South Africa: Added 248,000 jobs in the third quarter of 2025, reducing unemployment to 31.9 percent. The Johannesburg stock market and bond yields indicate strong investor confidence.

• Nigeria: GDP growth continues, inflation declines, and stock markets remain profitable. The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline project is supporting northern industries.

• Kenya: Sugarcane production reached 832,000 tonnes, with farmer bonuses paid for the first time.

• Zambia and Zimbabwe: Currency strength and commodity gains attract investment; infrastructure, technology, and energy sectors see rising foreign direct investment.

• Tanzania: Banking sector confidence is improving, supporting economic stability heading into 2026.

 Asia: Momentum and Trade Expansion

• India: Structural reforms, three major free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Oman, and foreign exchange reserves reaching 693.3 billion United States dollars. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the largest real-time payment platform globally. Telangana advances into middle-income status.

• Southeast Asia: Chinese exports to the region rose 23.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025, boosting local economies.

• Sri Lanka: Budget deficit reduced by 73 percent, with a 304 billion Sri Lankan rupee current account surplus.

• Hong Kong: 2025 growth forecast raised to 3.2 percent, reflecting confidence in regional stability.

Latin America: Recovery Signals

• Nicaragua: GDP grew 6.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025, showing remarkable economic dynamism.

• Argentina: Projected GDP growth of 4 percent in 2025, fueled by energy surpluses, mining, and construction. The Vaca Muerta shale project and lithium and copper mining incentives support trade surpluses.

• Regional Policy Shifts: Pro-market governments in Honduras, Ecuador, and Chile contribute to stability, while reduced oil prices in Venezuela indirectly benefit regional partners.

 Market and Currency Updates (24-Hour Snapshot)

• Indian Rupee: Strengthened by 0.14 percent on strong GDP forecasts.

• Egyptian Pound: Stabilized after regional trade agreements.

• South African Rand: Gained 0.04 percent amid G20 hand-over talks.

Emerging market exchange-traded funds ended 2025 with gains of 14 to 22 percent, significantly outperforming several developed market indices. Analysts attribute this to pro-growth reforms across Southeast Asia and Africa.

 Key Takeaways

1. Global South Leading Trade: Global trade surpassed thirty-five trillion United States dollars in 2025, with South-South trade rising eight percent, outpacing traditional North-South flows.

2. Digital and AI Momentum: Malaysia, Taiwan, and South Korea lead AI-related exports; South Korea is expected to exceed seven hundred billion United States dollars in exports for the first time.

3. Regional Integration: East Asia’s intra-regional trade grew ten percent, reducing dependency on Western markets.

4. Resilient Domestic Growth: Africa, Latin America, and Asia post strong GDP growth, job creation, and fiscal stability.

🧠 AI TV INFO Channel Perspective:
The Global South is not just surviving global turbulence—it is thriving. From South Sudan to India, from South Africa to Nicaragua, these countries are demonstrating that reforms, trade, and strategic investments are powering sustainable growth.

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