GDP ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (1,425,376,000,000). A total of 147 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,425,376,000,000 |
| 2 | Japan | 450,756,970,744.02 |
| 3 | Germany | 399,833,571,167.22 |
| 4 | France | 261,970,536,240.42 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 192,537,971,582.56 |
| 6 | Italy | 175,896,529,392.23 |
| 7 | China | 138,764,340,892 |
| 8 | Canada | 131,764,343,565.64 |
| 9 | India | 85,517,673,172.55 |
| 10 | Brazil | 83,592,275,863 |
| 11 | Spain | 78,583,355,225.59 |
| 12 | Netherlands | 71,946,639,602.71 |
| 13 | Australia | 63,923,126,201.15 |
| 14 | Sweden | 59,318,842,992.24 |
| 15 | Mexico | 55,280,000,000 |
| 16 | Argentina | 52,544,000,116.9 |
| 17 | Switzerland | 50,296,651,921.13 |
| 18 | Belgium | 47,743,801,490.37 |
| 19 | South Africa | 33,262,772,008.14 |
| 20 | Denmark | 30,718,181,337.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #1 | #1 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
| Germany | #3 | #3 |
| France | #7 | #7 |
| United Kingdom | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP in 1973?
United States, with 1,425,376,000,000 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
147 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.