Gross domestic product (GDP) measures economic output, but fails to capture what matters most: well-being, equity, and sustainability. Decades of economic growth have not prevented many people from feeling excluded, while environmental pressures continue to intensify. This disconnect makes clear that GDP alone is an incomplete measure of progress.
This report outlines a practical path forward. It introduces the first global blueprint for moving beyond GDP by placing people and the planet at the heart of decision-making. The report marks the beginning of a broader effort to redefine how progress is measured. What we choose to measure shapes what we choose to value.