The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 reveals that developing nations face multiple crises, including economic downturns and resource scarcity. Business leaders in these countries primarily cite armed conflict, water shortages, and food insecurity as their greatest concerns. In contrast, the developed world is more focused on issues like misinformation and labor shortages. The report's survey of over 11,000 leaders across 121 countries highlights significant differences in risk perceptions based on regional and income disparities, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
In developing countries, economic survival and resource access are prioritized, with armed conflict and access to food and water cited as the most pressing concerns.
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 highlights that developing countries are particularly vulnerable to overlapping crises, such as economic downturn and resource scarcity.
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