GDP ranking 1963 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1963, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (637,058,551,724.14). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1963) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 637,058,551,724.14 |
| 2 | Germany | 112,232,503,744.1 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 86,561,961,812.32 |
| 4 | France | 84,227,606,649.87 |
| 5 | Japan | 75,945,582,324.09 |
| 6 | Italy | 60,035,924,617.93 |
| 7 | China | 50,812,227,918.58 |
| 8 | India | 48,421,923,459.12 |
| 9 | Canada | 45,140,337,826.99 |
| 10 | Brazil | 23,287,712,878.2 |
| 11 | Australia | 21,573,443,451.75 |
| 12 | Sweden | 20,342,131,881.51 |
| 13 | Spain | 19,631,714,759.65 |
| 14 | Argentina | 18,272,123,664.47 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 17,193,744,109.04 |
| 16 | Mexico | 16,960,000,000 |
| 17 | Switzerland | 14,499,109,269.97 |
| 18 | Belgium | 14,445,805,381.39 |
| 19 | South Africa | 10,854,195,658.32 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 10,355,555,555.56 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1963 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1963 | 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 1963?
United States, with 637,058,551,724.14 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1963. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.