The world in 2030, Part 1

Groundbreaking technology, digital insecurity, more of everything, and rebuilding – these are the themes for next five years.

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Vanessa Cook

February 2025

Key takeaways

  • As we head toward 2030, the next five years will be like no other. In fact, according to BofA Global Research, these are the years that will rip up the old rule book and rewrite the framework of the economic, strategic and thematic megatrends that will impact society.
  • While the first half of this decade can best be described as a macro world of quantitative easing, GDP booms and inflation shocks – all on the heels of global pandemic – the next five years will see a shift toward more micro themes.
  • From the AI revolution to digital insecurity, and the need for more resources (e.g., water, energy and bandwidth) to modernized infrastructure, part one of this two-part series shares the first four of eight themes that will shape our world in the years leading up to 2030.

Read our full analysis for a more in-depth look at these trends.

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