Introducing the updated DHL Global Connectedness Tracker
Global connectedness remains at a record level, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties
The DHL Global Connectedness Tracker provides a concise update on the state and trajectory of globalization, drawing upon the analysis of trade, capital, information, and people flows that underpins the DHL Global Connectedness Index. In 2025, the Tracker has been expanded to capture early impacts of policy shifts following U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office—adding monthly trade analysis and quarterly updates on international business investment. The current edition focuses on three key questions: (1) How are policy shocks affecting the growth of international flows? (2) Is geopolitical rivalry fracturing the world economy? (3) Are international flows becoming more regional? The data indicates that a reversal of globalization is a risk but not a current reality.
Interactive Online Tracker and Downloadable PDF Versions
DHL Global Connectedness Tracker Key Features
One minute introduction to key features of the interactive DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, including data selections and options for downloading a brief PDF report, chart images, and chart data
Presentation of Key Findings (November 2024)
Presentation introducing the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, focusing on four questions: (1) Has the growth of global flows gone into reverse? (2) Is geopolitical rivalry fracturing the world economy? (3) Are international flows becoming more regional? (4) Are countries diversifying their international flows?