Biggest risks facing the world in 2026
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
