GDP ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (541,988,586,206.9). A total of 111 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 541,988,586,206.9 |
| 2 | Germany | 84,619,845,881.26 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 73,233,967,692.1 |
| 4 | France | 61,959,085,885.34 |
| 5 | China | 59,846,235,024.73 |
| 6 | Japan | 48,417,804,544.93 |
| 7 | Italy | 42,012,422,612.4 |
| 8 | Canada | 40,563,768,946.95 |
| 9 | India | 37,029,883,876.18 |
| 10 | Australia | 18,635,682,981.71 |
| 11 | Brazil | 17,030,465,539.39 |
| 12 | Sweden | 15,930,075,466.89 |
| 13 | Argentina | 15,865,474,315.41 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 13,282,979,014.56 |
| 15 | Mexico | 13,040,000,000 |
| 16 | Spain | 12,424,514,013.76 |
| 17 | Belgium | 11,810,619,368.39 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 10,569,129,805.99 |
| 19 | South Africa | 8,748,596,500.56 |
| 20 | Venezuela, RB | 7,663,938,303.07 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #1 | #1 |
| Germany | #3 | #3 |
| United Kingdom | #5 | #5 |
| France | #7 | #7 |
| China | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP in 1960?
United States, with 541,988,586,206.9 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
111 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.