Economy
GDP Growth Rate
Definition
The annual percentage change in a country's real GDP, measuring how fast an economy is expanding or contracting.
Explanation
Real GDP growth adjusts for inflation, showing actual increases in economic output. Developing economies often grow faster (5-10%) while advanced economies typically grow 1-3%. Negative growth indicates a recession. The IMF publishes GDP growth estimates and forecasts in its World Economic Outlook.
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