GDP ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (741,904,862,068.97). A total of 121 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 741,904,862,068.97 |
| 2 | Germany | 134,774,688,191.16 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 101,824,755,078.99 |
| 4 | France | 100,927,668,584.29 |
| 5 | Japan | 99,387,878,007.53 |
| 6 | Italy | 70,717,012,186.18 |
| 7 | China | 70,565,994,356.18 |
| 8 | India | 59,556,105,229.01 |
| 9 | Canada | 54,649,410,478.52 |
| 10 | Argentina | 28,344,705,966.64 |
| 11 | Australia | 26,014,244,162.28 |
| 12 | Spain | 25,479,619,606.53 |
| 13 | Sweden | 24,963,947,414.7 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 22,721,869,808.14 |
| 15 | Brazil | 22,465,522,884.1 |
| 16 | Mexico | 21,840,000,000 |
| 17 | Belgium | 17,597,783,297.46 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 17,033,079,428.48 |
| 19 | South Africa | 13,068,994,772.4 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 11,966,666,666.67 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | 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 1965?
United States, with 741,904,862,068.97 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
121 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.