| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 (Projected) | |-----------|------|------|------------------| | Real GDP Growth (Weighted Average) | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | | Inflation (CPI) | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | | Trade Balance (USD billions) | +650 | +720 | +780 | | Total Nominal GDP (USD trillion) | 32.4 | 33.9 | 35.2 |
| Measure | Definition | Use for Asia | |---------|------------|----------------| | | Market value at current exchange rates | Comparing size in global markets | | GDP (PPP) | Adjusted for cost of living | Comparing real output & living standards (better for developing Asia) | GDP ASIAN E270