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Nations that may lead 2013 global growth

  • <p><b>China</b></p>China continues to be known as the world’s largest exporter. The report states that China’s growth rate is expected to pick up to 8.2% in 2013, from 7.8% in 2012, even as the new leadership tries to move economic drivers away from exports and investment towards consumption.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    1/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    China

    China continues to be known as the world’s largest exporter. The report states that China’s growth rate is expected to pick up to 8.2% in 2013, from 7.8% in 2012, even as the new leadership tries to move economic drivers away from exports and investment towards consumption.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>India</b></p>Growth in India slipped to a nine-year low in 2012 as persistent high inflation cut into consumer spending power and political gridlock hampered meaningful economic reforms, according to the business report. However there are signs of change, FDI in the retail sector and growth is expected to quicken to 6.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    2/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    India

    Growth in India slipped to a nine-year low in 2012 as persistent high inflation cut into consumer spending power and political gridlock hampered meaningful economic reforms, according to the business report. However there are signs of change, FDI in the retail sector and growth is expected to quicken to 6.0% in 2013.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Brazil</b></p>Although Brazil’s financial health has barely grown in the last 24 months, the report forecasts that the economy will expand by 4.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    3/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    Brazil

    Although Brazil’s financial health has barely grown in the last 24 months, the report forecasts that the economy will expand by 4.0% in 2013.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Russia</b></p>In August last year, Russia joined the World Trade Organization. The report states that with unrest in the Middle East persisting, growth of 3.8% in Russia in 2013 will be underpinned by high oil and gas prices.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    4/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    Russia

    In August last year, Russia joined the World Trade Organization. The report states that with unrest in the Middle East persisting, growth of 3.8% in Russia in 2013 will be underpinned by high oil and gas prices.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Mexico</b></p>Following expansion of 3.8% in 2012, Mexico has bounced back strongly from the recession north of its border is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    5/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    Mexico

    Following expansion of 3.8% in 2012, Mexico has bounced back strongly from the recession north of its border is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2013.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Australia</b></p>Australia is expected to see a considerable economic growth this year. The report forecasts that the country is expected to grow 3.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
    6/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    Australia

    Australia is expected to see a considerable economic growth this year. The report forecasts that the country is expected to grow 3.0% in 2013.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>New Zealand</b></p>After a growth of 2.2% in 2012, New Zealand is expected to show a significant expansion of 3.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
    7/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    New Zealand

    After a growth of 2.2% in 2012, New Zealand is expected to show a significant expansion of 3.0% in 2013.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>United States</b></p>A series of tax rises in the country pulled the economy back from the brink of fiscal cliff. The business report states that the economic growth in the United States remains weak. In 2013, the economy is expected to expand by just 2.1% when compared to 2.1% growth in 2012.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    8/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    United States

    A series of tax rises in the country pulled the economy back from the brink of fiscal cliff. The business report states that the economic growth in the United States remains weak. In 2013, the economy is expected to expand by just 2.1% when compared to 2.1% growth in 2012.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>Canada</b></p>In terms of economic growth, Canada is marginally behind the United States with a growth outlook of 2.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
    9/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    Canada

    In terms of economic growth, Canada is marginally behind the United States with a growth outlook of 2.0% in 2013.

    (Photo: Reuters Pictures)

  • <p><b>United Kingdom</b></p>Despite being outside of the single currency, the United Kingdom is expected to post growth of just 1.1% in 2013.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    10/10

    Which country will lead 2013 economic growth?

    United Kingdom

    Despite being outside of the single currency, the United Kingdom is expected to post growth of just 1.1% in 2013.

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

<p><b>China</b></p>China continues to be known as the world’s largest exporter. The report states that China’s growth rate is expected to pick up to 8.2% in 2013, from 7.8% in 2012, even as the new leadership tries to move economic drivers away from exports and investment towards consumption.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>India</b></p>Growth in India slipped to a nine-year low in 2012 as persistent high inflation cut into consumer spending power and political gridlock hampered meaningful economic reforms, according to the business report. However there are signs of change, FDI in the retail sector and growth is expected to quicken to 6.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Brazil</b></p>Although Brazil’s financial health has barely grown in the last 24 months, the report forecasts that the economy will expand by 4.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Russia</b></p>In August last year, Russia joined the World Trade Organization. The report states that with unrest in the Middle East persisting, growth of 3.8% in Russia in 2013 will be underpinned by high oil and gas prices.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Mexico</b></p>Following expansion of 3.8% in 2012, Mexico has bounced back strongly from the recession north of its border is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Australia</b></p>Australia is expected to see a considerable economic growth this year. The report forecasts that the country is expected to grow 3.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>New Zealand</b></p>After a growth of 2.2% in 2012, New Zealand is expected to show a significant expansion of 3.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>United States</b></p>A series of tax rises in the country pulled the economy back from the brink of fiscal cliff. The business report states that the economic growth in the United States remains weak. In 2013, the economy is expected to expand by just 2.1% when compared to 2.1% growth in 2012.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>Canada</b></p>In terms of economic growth, Canada is marginally behind the United States with a growth outlook of 2.0% in 2013.<p>(Photo: Reuters Pictures)</p>
<p><b>United Kingdom</b></p>Despite being outside of the single currency, the United Kingdom is expected to post growth of just 1.1% in 2013.<p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>

Despite all the economic challenges, emerging markets continue to grow at a faster pace.
(Source: Grant Thornton International Business Report)