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The Global Risks Report

The top risks for 2025 and beyond. Data and insights from more than 900+ global experts and leaders.

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The top risks ranked by more than 900+ academic, business, and government leaders.

The Global Risks Report is your essential guide to identifying, understanding, and preparing for today’s and tomorrow’s risks.

It outlines the major risk issues leaders like you will face and provides practical steps to confidently plan for what’s ahead.

Crafted with insights from over 900+ global experts, use the 20th edition of the report to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of today's and tomorrow’s top risks.
  • Inform your risk management strategy and planning.
  • Identify potential risks and opportunities that may impact your people, operations, and supply chain.
  • Learn the actions you and your organization can take to build and maintain resilience.

Ready to explore the top risks and strategies for 2025?

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Carolina Klint, Chief Commercial Officer, Marsh McLennan Europe, provides her insights for this year’s report

Report FAQs

The Global Risks Report is a comprehensive analysis of the most significant risks facing the world today. Designed to help you understand the top risks for 2025 and over the next decade, the report provides insight into challenges and opportunities for risk leaders across industries.

The Global Risks Report is essential reading for risk leaders, risk professionals, and anyone involved in risk management within their organization. It is a key resource for those who want to stay updated about global risks and inform their strategic decisions to mitigate them.

The Global Risks Report stands out for its comprehensive analysis, expert insights, and forward-thinking approach. Developed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) with support from strategic partners like Marsh McLennan, it is considered one of the leading sources of information on the current and emerging risk environment. It is tailored to the needs of risk leaders, providing them with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the risk landscape, drive effective risk management practices, and engage with the C-suite and other organizational leaders.

The research behind the Global Risks Report 2025 is extensive and robust, grounded in a comprehensive survey of more than 900+ business, government, and academic leaders. Drawing from global and local expertise, the report provides a diverse perspective on risk.

The Global Risks Report 2025 can help you as a risk leader by providing valuable insights and actionable steps to address and mitigate risks. Through the analysis of survey data and expert opinions, the report helps you anticipate future trends and prepare for potential risks before they materialize. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the current and emerging risk landscape, enabling you to make informed decisions, develop effective risk management strategies, and invest appropriately in resilience.

The Global Risks Report provides you with valuable insights, actionable steps, and strategies to effectively manage risks within your organization. Stay ahead of the risk curve and make informed decisions by accessing the report today. Download the full report or the key findings.

Previous reports

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01/10/2024

Global Risks Report 2024
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09/01/2023

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01/11/2022

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10/01/2021

Global Risks Report 2021
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