GDP ranking 1961 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1961, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (561,940,310,344.83). A total of 113 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1961) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 561,940,310,344.83 |
| 2 | Germany | 96,558,204,043.1 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 77,741,965,703.35 |
| 4 | France | 67,158,050,215.05 |
| 5 | Japan | 58,472,696,006.05 |
| 6 | China | 50,162,299,349.79 |
| 7 | Italy | 46,649,487,320.42 |
| 8 | Canada | 41,038,192,837.9 |
| 9 | India | 39,232,435,784.04 |
| 10 | Argentina | 20,132,220,374.91 |
| 11 | Australia | 19,713,123,154.1 |
| 12 | Sweden | 17,329,620,584.61 |
| 13 | Brazil | 17,275,940,449.38 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 14,599,836,396.39 |
| 15 | Spain | 14,238,126,759.73 |
| 16 | Mexico | 14,160,000,000 |
| 17 | Belgium | 12,561,701,694.33 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 11,889,851,949.67 |
| 19 | South Africa | 9,225,996,309.6 |
| 20 | Philippines | 8,171,194,424.94 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1961 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1961 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #1 | #1 |
| Germany | #3 | #3 |
| United Kingdom | #5 | #5 |
| France | #7 | #7 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP in 1961?
United States, with 561,940,310,344.83 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
113 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1961. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.