Largest Economies in the World: The biggest economy in the world as of 2025 is the United States, with a GDP of 30.507 trillion dollars. The US has stayed at the top of the list since the 20th century. However, experts predict that China will surpass the US as the world's largest economy in the coming years. In this article, we are going to cover the 10 largest economies in the world based on GDP. This data is based on the report World Economic Outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
As per the latest report released by the IMF in April 2025, India surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world with a GDP of $4.187 trillion. It is on par with Japan, which has a projected GDP of 4.186 trillion.
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10 Largest Economies in the World (Updated 2025)
The following are the world’s largest economies, as per the latest data released by the IMF World Economic Outlook as of April 2025:
| Rank | Country | GDP (USD) |
| 1 | United States (U.S) | $30.507 trillion |
| 2 | China | $19.231 trillion |
| 3 | Germany | $4.744 trillion |
| 4 | India | $4.187 trillion |
| 5 | Japan | $4.186 trillion |
| 6 | United Kingdom (U.K.) | $3.839 trillion |
| 7 | France | $3.211 trillion |
| 8 | Italy | $2.422 trillion |
| 9 | Canada | $2.225 trillion |
| 10 | Brazil | $2.125 trillion |
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Top 10 Richest Countries in the World 2025
How are the countries ranked on this list?
The top 10 economies in the world are ranked on their GDP, as per the information provided by the IMF (International Monetary Fund). These rankings are based on the total value of goods and services produced within each country's borders in a given year.
GDP is a key indicator of a country's economic strength and can greatly influence global markets and policies.
What is GDP and how is it calculated?
GDP, or gross domestic product, is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, typically a financial year.
It is calculated by adding up the value of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports (exports minus imports). This calculation provides an overall picture of a country's economic activity and helps economists and policymakers analyse economic growth and development.
Before you leave check out the difference between GDP and GNP below.
Differences between GDP and GNP
World's Largest Economies (Updated 2025)
The following are based on the projections of the IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2025 edition. The values shown below are based upon GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average).
1. The United States
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The US is the biggest economy in the world. Its current GDP stands at a staggering $30.507 trillion. The GDP per capita in the US is $89,105.
2. China
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China is the second-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $19.231 trillion. The GDP per capita in China stands at $13,657.
3. Germany
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Germany is the third-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $4.744 trillion. The GDP per capita is $55,911.
4. India
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India overtook Japan in 2025 to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Its GDP estimate stands at $4.187 trillion and its GDP per capita at $2,934.
5. Japan
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Japan will be the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $4.186 trillion. The GDP per capita is $33,955.
6. United Kingdom
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The UK is the sixth-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $3.839 trillion. The GDP per capita of the UK is $54,949.
7. France
The seventh-largest economy in the world has a GDP of $3.211 trillion and a GDP per capita of $46,792.
8. Italy
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The eighth-largest economy in the world is Italy, with a GDP of $2.422 trillion. Its GDP per capita stands at $41,091.
9. Canada
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Despite being a small country with fewer inhabitants, Canada is the ninth-largest world economy. Its GDP stands at $2.225 trillion, and its GDP per capita is $53,558.
10. Brazil
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The tenth-largest economy in the world is Brazil, with a GDP of $2.125 trillion. The GDP per capita in Brazil is $10,234.
The above-listed 10 countries are all trillion-dollar economies. As of April 2025, there are a total of 18 trillion-dollar economies in the world.
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