> **来源：[研报客](https://pc.yanbaoke.cn)** # **Summary of APEC in Charts 2025** ## **Core Content** The *APEC in Charts 2025* publication provides an overview of the economic performance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, highlighting its role in the global economy, macroeconomic indicators, trade and investment dynamics, innovation and digitalisation trends, and the region's growth priorities. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the economic landscape of APEC member economies. ## **Main Points and Key Information** ### **APEC Overview** - APEC consists of 21 member economies, including major players such as Australia, China, the United States, and Japan. - The APEC region accounts for **37% of the world's population**, **61% of global GDP**, and **46% of global trade in goods and commercial services** in 2024. - The region's economic structure remains largely stable, with services dominating GDP at about **68%** in 2024. ### **Macroeconomic Indicators** - **Real GDP Growth**: APEC's real GDP growth slowed to **3.3%** in 2024 from **3.5%** in 2023, with 12 economies reporting higher growth. Viet Nam had the fastest growth at **6.4%** in 2024. - **Real GDP per Capita Growth**: APEC recorded **3.0%** in 2024, outperforming the rest of the world. - **Inflation**: Consumer price inflation decreased from **3.8%** in 2023 to **2.6%** in 2024. Three economies had inflation rates over just above 0%. - **Exchange Rates**: APEC currencies depreciated on average by **2.6%** against the IMF SDR from January 2024 to the end of 2024, with a further **4.2%** depreciation between December 2024 and early September 2025. - **Unemployment**: The overall unemployment rate in APEC remained at **3.9%** in 2024, with the combined unemployment and underemployment rate being **twice** that of the unemployment rate alone. ### **Trade and Investment** - **Trade in Goods**: Merchandise trade contributed **81.4%** of APEC's annual trade in the past decade. In 2024, exports and imports were valued at **USD 12.2 trillion**, showing **4.4%** and **3.7%** growth compared to 2023. - **Commercial Services Trade**: Accounted for **18.6%** of APEC's annual trade, with exports and imports reaching **USD 3.1 trillion** in 2024, indicating **11.7%** and **9.2%** growth. - **Digital Services Trade**: Digitally-delivered services exports and imports reached **USD 3.1 trillion** in 2024, doubling from a decade ago. However, growth in this sector has moderated compared to the post-pandemic surge in total services trade. - **Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)**: In 2024, FDI inflows increased by **5.2%**, while outflows decreased by **11.0%** compared to 2023. The APEC region accounted for over **60%** of global FDI flows. - **FDI Concentration**: The United States was the largest recipient of FDI (29.2% of APEC inflows) and the largest source of FDI (26.5% of APEC outflows). Singapore and Japan were the second-largest recipient and source, respectively. ### **Innovation and Digitalisation** - **Data Centres**: As of September 2025, there were **2,638 active data centres** in the APEC region, with **three-fifths** located in the Americas. - **Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)**: The number of active IXPs in the region was also highlighted, though specific figures are not provided. - **ICT Goods Trade**: Cross-border trade in ICT goods has been growing, with significant contributions from APEC economies. ### **APEC 2025 Priorities** - **AI Development**: APEC member economies have released a number of large-scale AI models since 2019. The cost of training these models has increased significantly, and venture capital investments in AI and data startups have been rising. - **Energy Demand**: AI supercomputers and large-scale models have increased energy demand, with the number of AI supercomputers rising in 2025. - **Demographic Trends**: Projected population pyramids and consumption trends indicate demographic shifts and changes in labor support ratios. ## **Key Highlights** - APEC continues to be a significant economic bloc, with strong growth and a growing share of global trade and FDI. - The region's services sector remains dominant, with a shift in the balance of trade and investment across subregions. - Digitalisation and innovation are becoming increasingly important, with AI and data technologies at the forefront of APEC's 2025 priorities. - Economic resilience and adaptability are key features of the APEC region, despite global uncertainties and challenges such as inflation and currency depreciation.