GDP ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (1,873,412,000,000). A total of 150 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,873,412,000,000 |
| 2 | Japan | 611,495,350,303.91 |
| 3 | Germany | 521,658,712,132.98 |
| 4 | France | 368,363,152,144.22 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 232,614,555,256.07 |
| 6 | Italy | 225,235,205,861.83 |
| 7 | Canada | 207,271,612,576.07 |
| 8 | China | 154,196,810,058.64 |
| 9 | Brazil | 153,168,949,208.21 |
| 10 | Spain | 118,422,534,195.47 |
| 11 | Netherlands | 109,329,386,564.43 |
| 12 | Australia | 105,209,354,855.79 |
| 13 | India | 102,716,451,979.68 |
| 14 | Sweden | 89,232,517,045.85 |
| 15 | Mexico | 88,875,923,765.07 |
| 16 | Belgium | 71,113,882,967.61 |
| 17 | Switzerland | 69,508,364,538.33 |
| 18 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 68,055,295,080.75 |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 64,005,665,722.38 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 51,450,000,000 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | 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 1976?
United States, with 1,873,412,000,000 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
150 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.