GDP ranking 1962 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1962, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (603,639,413,793.1). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1962) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 603,639,413,793.1 |
| 2 | Germany | 105,895,435,234.34 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 81,247,564,156.82 |
| 4 | France | 75,196,980,365.03 |
| 5 | Japan | 66,356,388,224.37 |
| 6 | Italy | 52,413,872,628 |
| 7 | China | 47,310,737,754.23 |
| 8 | Canada | 42,336,211,555.83 |
| 9 | India | 42,161,481,858.08 |
| 10 | Australia | 19,953,923,192.63 |
| 11 | Brazil | 19,231,747,851.53 |
| 12 | Sweden | 18,794,066,990.06 |
| 13 | Argentina | 18,337,691,145.37 |
| 14 | Spain | 16,609,632,790.58 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 15,847,582,341.17 |
| 16 | Mexico | 15,200,000,000 |
| 17 | Belgium | 13,436,827,166.52 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 13,185,384,690.75 |
| 19 | South Africa | 9,813,996,074.4 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 8,922,222,222.22 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1962 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1962 | 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 1962?
United States, with 603,639,413,793.1 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1962. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.