Global Infrastructure Outlook to 2020: Market Totalled US$3.1 Trillion in 2016 and is Expected to Grow by 6.0% - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Infrastructure Outlook" report to their offering.

This report provides an in-depth assessment of state of infrastructure spending - both current and future, the drivers and barriers to infrastructure growth, and the major projects in the construction pipeline.

The report covers all key infrastructure sectors: roads, railways, electricity and power, water and sewerage, communication, and airports and ports.

Summary:

  • The global infrastructure market totaled US$3.1 trillion in 2016, and is expected to grow by 6.0% on an annual basis until 2020.
  • In 2016, developing economies accounted for 62% of total infrastructure spending, and are forecast to represent 66% by 2020.
  • Infrastructure spending is closely aligned with GDP growth; annual average global growth is projected to stand at 3.0% in 2016-2020. This comes following a quieter 2011-2015, when global economic growth averaged 2.2%.

Key Highlights:

  • Spending on infrastructure reached US$3.1 trillion in 2016. It is expected to grow to US$4.2 trillion in 2020. China accounts for 29% of the world's infrastructure expenditure, and is set to grow at 10.5% annually to 2020.
  • In terms of investment opportunities, The IIC is currently tracking over 12,700 public and private large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, from initial announcement to the execution phase.
  • Collectively, these projects are worth US$14.2 trillion. Power and electricity projects dominate at a cost of US$5.4 trillion, while railways, valued at US$5.2 trillion, account for the second-largest sector.
  • Road projects recorded the third-largest cost share of US$1.9 trillion, followed by airports and ports (US$1.2 trillion) and water and sewerage (US$421.5 billion).
  • Almost half of all projects require private investment, either directly or through PPPs.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Overall Infrastructure Market Size and Growth

3. Drivers and Barriers to Growth

4. Global Opportunities in the Project Pipeline

5. Markets to Watch

6. Appendix

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dr5fg3/global

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Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T. Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Related Topics: Infrastructure Construction, Road and Highway Construction