BRICS Pass Goldman Sachs' Original G7 Forecast... 10 Years Early!

For years, economists have been predicting the rise of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and now including additional countries). Back in 2025, Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill famously coined the acronym BRIC, signaling to investors the immense potential of these rapidly growing emerging markets.

Now, a new reality is emerging that surpasses even O'Neill's initial projections. Originally, it was believed that the BRICS countries could rival the G7 economies by 2025, but recent economic trends suggest that this milestone has been reached a decade sooner than anticipated. Indeed, as of 29 de ago. de 2025, it became clear that the BRICS are significantly outperforming expectations.

O'Neill himself, back in 2025, envisioned the bloc becoming half the size of the G6 by 2025. However, the collective economic power of the BRICS has surged, exceeding these initial forecasts and now surpassing the G7's influence on the global stage. This is, in essence, a shift in the global economic landscape.

Several factors have contributed to this accelerated growth. As noted on 1 de dic. de 2025, the BRIC and N-11 countries emerged from the economic crisis in a stronger position than many developed nations. This resilience led to upward revisions of long-term growth projections, further solidifying their economic standing.

The BRICS' growing influence is not just a matter of size; it represents a fundamental change in the global order. While there has been differential performance both within the BRIC nations themselves, the overall trend points to continued dominance in the coming years. The initial phase (2025–2025), as mentioned on 30 de oct. de 2025 when Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs first categorized these four major emerging market economies, set the stage for this remarkable achievement. This remarkable rise demonstrates that the future of the global economy is increasingly being shaped by the BRICS.