Top 10 Countries by GDP

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Top 10 Countries by GDP

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. It is a commonly used monetary indicator that represents the total value of all finished goods and services produced within a country over a specific period. 

It is widely regarded as a reference point for assessing the national and global economies’ health. In this blog post, we shall provide you with the list of Top 10 Countries by GDP in 2025.

List of Top 10 Countries by GDP

The top 10 countries in the world 2025 on the basis of GDP are mentioned below. Please note that the rankings are on the basis of data published by Forbes:

1. USA

GDP (USD): $30.51 trillion

The USA is the largest economy in the world. It has a GDP of $30.51 trillion, and ranks #1 in the list of top 10 countries by GDP. So, what makes US the top country in the world on the basis of nominal GDP? Well, this country has a massive service sector, strong technical innovation and a large domestic market. It is a country that attracts global talent and also foreign investment. 

The U.S. dollar is the most widely used currency in international transactions and serves as the world's primary reserve currency. It is supported by a large market for U.S. treasuries, its role as the standard in the petrodollar system and its connection to eurodollars. 

Several countries either use the U.S. dollar as their official currency or consider it the de facto currency. Since the end of World War II, the U.S. economy has experienced relatively steady growth, low unemployment & inflation rates and rapid technological advancements.

The USA has high productivity, a major consumer base and a business friendly environment and advanced technology due to which many entrepreneurs want to be in the USA. All these factors make the USA the world’s best economy and largest GDP country. 

2. China

GDP (USD): $19.23 trillion

After the USA, China is the second largest economy in the world when it comes to GDP. The reasons why it is the second largest economy is due to its massive population, decades of high growth, a strong manufacturing and export oriented industrial base and the significant expansion of its services sector. 

The largest manufacturing industrial economy as well as the largest goods exporter in the world is China. This country is widely acknowledged as the powerhouse of manufacturing, the factory of the world and the world’s manufacturing superpower.

China has a stable government that invests heavily in infrastructure that is essential for large scale productions and facilitating economic activity. It is one of the largest trading nations in the world and in international trade, it plays a significant role. In addition to this, China is consistently the world's largest exporter of high-tech goods.

3. Germany

GDP (USD): $4.74 trillion

Germany is the third largest economy in the world based on GDP and is the largest national economy in Europe. Its economy is primarily driven by a strong manufacturing and export sector, particularly in automotive (such as BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes), mechanical engineering, chemicals and electronics. These industries have a highly skilled workforce and strong capacity for innovation. 

The combination of a major export-oriented economy and a significant service sector along with a business friendly environment contributes to high GDP of Germany. Germany accounted for 23.7% of the Euro area economy, in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country is rich in timber, lignite, potash and salt. 

This European country is home to many financial centers and economically significant cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Four of the largest banks in the world are located in Germany. The country is also the leading location for trade fairs. 

Around two-thirds of the world's major trade fairs take place in the country. Some of the largest international trade fairs and congresses are held in German cities such as Hanover, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Düsseldorf and Cologne.

4. India 

GDP (USD): $4.19 trillion

India is one of the best countries in the world and is well-known for being the fourth largest economy in the world by GDP. What makes India the fourth largest economy is its robust domestic consumption, ever-rising economic growth, Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self reliant India) vision among other reforms, growing global trade and young and expanding workforce. 

Apart from this, the Indian government invests majorly in digital transformation and infrastructure. It provides assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises and startups and encourages more and more entrepreneurs to establish such businesses. 

At the moment, the country is also investing in renewable energy. It has a growing manufacturing sector for goods like cars and phones, strategic expansion into global supply chains and developing sectors like semiconductions and defense manufacturing. 

As per the EY report, India is projected to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2038 with $34.2 trillion GDP, overcoming tariff challenges through strategic policies. 

5. Japan

GDP (USD): $4.19 trillion

Japan is one of the largest economies in the world. The country is known for state-of-the art infrastructure and advanced technology. The status of being one of the top highest GDP countries was achieved by the country through decades of rapid post-war industrial growth. 

It is a highly service dominated economy, which contributes 70% of GDP, according to Wikipedia. Japan has a diversified manufacturing base. It has a strong export focus, and without any doubt, the goods of Japan are some of the best and most durable in the world. 

In global finance and investment, Japan is one of the key players. It has significant foreign asset holdings. However, the country faces some challenges like the declining population, weakening of currency Yen and a lag in productivity when we compare it to other industrialized countries.

6. United Kingdom

GDP (USD): $3.84 trillion

The United Kingdom is one of the largest economies in Europe. It is also one of the top 10 countries by GDP in 2025. It comprises Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland, and has a gross domestic product of $3.84 trillion US dollars. Britain became the first nation to industrialize in the 18th century. Due to its vast colonial empire and tech development, Britain played an essential role in the global economy throughout the 19th century and accounted for 9.1% of the world's GDP in 1870. 

During this time, the Second Industrial Revolution was rapidly unfolding in the United States and the German Empire. The revolution posed an increasing economic challenge to UK as it approached 20th century. The financial burden of fighting both the First and Second World Wars further weakened the nation’s relative position in the world. Despite this decline in global dominance, UK still has capacity to exert significant power in 21st century.

The GDP of the UK is built on a highly globalized and wide ranging economy. In the UK, the major industries are aerospace, finance, technology and pharma. All these sectors contribute to its economic growth. It has a large financial services sector and a strong service based economy. London is the second largest financial centre in the world. Also, the world’s second largest aerospace sector is in the UK. In the year 2022, the UK was goods and services’ fifth largest exporter and fourth largest importer in the world. 

7. France

GDP (USD): $3.21 trillion

France is well known for its luxury goods like Louis Vuitton Handbags, and expensive perfumes like Guerlain, Chanel, etc. It is also famous for the Eiffel tower. This European country has one of the largest GDPs in the world. By nominal GDP, it is the world’s seventh largest economy. 

It is an advanced economy that is service oriented and the sectors that strongly contribute to the France economy are tourism (France is the most visited destination in the world), luxury goods, agribusiness, energy and aerospace sectors. 

The workforce of the country is highly educated and its infrastructure is world-class level such as its high-speed rail. It has a substantial foreign direct investment, a powerful financial system and a strategic balance between pvt enterprise and state participation. 

8. Italy 

GDP (USD): $2.42 trillion

Italy is the eighth largest GDP economy in the world and the third largest in Europe. This European country has a diversified economy. It is known for its high quality manufacturing sectors like automotive, fashion and machinery. It has a strong services sector, particularly when we talk about tourism and business services.

Italy also has a thriving agricultural sector. The post-war economic miracle led to industrial growth for Italy. Now, today, Italy is one of the world’s major hubs for luxury goods and is a leading wine producer. It also benefits from its strategic position in the Mediterranean for trade. 

Italy’s closest trade ties are with countries within the EU. With these countries, it conducts approx. 59% percent of its entire trade. The largest trading partners of Italy are Germany, France, USA, Spain, UK and Switzerland.

9. Canada

GDP (USD): $2.23 trillion

Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. It has a strong and diverse economy and is the ninth largest economy by GDP. A large part of Canada’s economy is dependent on natural resources’ mining, like zinc, gold, nickel and copper. These natural resources are used commonly across the world. Canada also has many large oil companies, making it a large player when it comes to the oil business. 

It has a dominant service sector, strong manufacturing when it comes to automotive and aircraft and a large financial and real estate industry. In 2021, the trade of Canada in goods and services reached a total of $2.016 trillion. Canada's exports amounted to over $637 billion, while its imports were valued at over $631 billion with around $391 billion coming from the United States. 

In 2018, Canada recorded a trade deficit of $22 billion in goods and a trade deficit of $25 billion in services. By market cap, the Toronto Stock Exchange of Canada is the tenth-largest stock exchange in the world. It has a listing of over 1,500 companies with a combined market capitalization exceeding USD 3 trillion.

10. Brazil

GDP (USD): $2.13 trillion

Brazil is one of the largest economies in the world. In the Latin America and Southern Hemisphere, Brazil is the largest economy. It is an upper middle income developing country. It has a long history of being one of the world’s largest economies. 

Brazil has a strong natural resource base when it comes to mining and agriculture. It has also a growing industrial sector and a rising service sector, especially in domains of telecommunications and finance.When we talk about commodities like coffee, iron ore, soy and beef, Brazil is a global leader.

The country’s industrial production includes steel, automobiles, petrochemicals, consumer durables and aircraft. In the aviation industry, Brazil is the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, after Boeing and Airbus, because of Brazilian company Embraer.

Conclusion

The top 10 countries by GDP are USA, China, Germany, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada and Brazil. All these countries are major economies and play unique and essential roles in global trade, investment and more. Each country has specific sectors that contribute significantly to its GDP. While the GDP of some countries is rising faster, that of others is declining. The USA has been the largest economy in the world by GDP for more than a decade, and so far, no country has come close to matching it.

Disclaimer: The rankings mentioned in this blog post titled ‘Top 10 Countries by GDP’ are based on Forbes’ data published. These rankings are subject to change over time as countries’ GDPs fluctuate. We don’t claim any responsibility regarding the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information provided herein. We advise readers to refer to official and updated sources instead of relying on these rankings for any decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Which country is the world’s largest economy?

A. The United States of America is the world’s largest economy and has an impressive GDP of more than 30 trillion dollars.

Q2. What are the top 10 countries in the world by GDP? 

A. The top 10 countries in the world by GDP are USA, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada and Brazil. 

Q3. Is China richer than the USA?

A. No, the United States of America is richer than China by GDP per capita.

Q4. Which country is the largest goods exporter in the world?

A. China is the largest goods exporter in the world.

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