GDP ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (813,032,758,620.69). A total of 122 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 813,032,758,620.69 |
| 2 | Germany | 143,304,275,683.98 |
| 3 | Japan | 115,427,351,851.28 |
| 4 | France | 109,306,730,313.22 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 108,572,752,102.05 |
| 6 | China | 76,854,053,259.21 |
| 7 | Italy | 76,622,444,787.37 |
| 8 | Canada | 61,252,415,404.69 |
| 9 | India | 45,581,230,504.07 |
| 10 | Spain | 29,559,436,182.92 |
| 11 | Argentina | 28,630,474,727.9 |
| 12 | Brazil | 28,283,323,733.11 |
| 13 | Australia | 27,349,284,375.89 |
| 14 | Sweden | 27,154,716,721.29 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 24,741,480,717.04 |
| 16 | Mexico | 24,320,000,000 |
| 17 | Belgium | 18,894,891,312.3 |
| 18 | Switzerland | 18,290,928,226.89 |
| 19 | South Africa | 14,211,394,315.44 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 14,100,000,000 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #1 | #1 |
| Germany | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
| France | #7 | #7 |
| United Kingdom | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP in 1966?
United States, with 813,032,758,620.69 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
122 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.