Biggest risks facing the world in 2026

TBS Report

04 February, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 02:21 pm

Biggest risks facing the world in 2026

TBS Report

04 February, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 02:21 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Released on 14 January this year, the latest Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) captures insights from more than 1,300 experts worldwide across three timeframes, helping decision-makers balance current crises with longer-term priorities. The survey identifies geoeconomic confrontation as the top risk most likely to trigger a major global crisis in 2026.

Share of respondents selecting the biggest global risks

Source: World Economic Forum

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