GDP ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP (Nominal) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (23,725,645,000,000). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 23,725,645,000,000 |
| 2 | China | 18,201,698,719,564 |
| 3 | Japan | 5,225,933,520,753.1 |
| 4 | Germany | 4,355,251,953,410.78 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 3,194,559,188,925.93 |
| 6 | India | 3,167,270,623,260.47 |
| 7 | France | 2,966,433,692,008.09 |
| 8 | Italy | 2,179,207,773,596.09 |
| 9 | Canada | 2,022,377,950,896.78 |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 1,942,313,560,965.9 |
| 11 | Russian Federation | 1,829,186,719,575.1 |
| 12 | Brazil | 1,670,647,398,904.9 |
| 13 | Australia | 1,560,617,493,202.69 |
| 14 | Spain | 1,461,244,901,852.69 |
| 15 | Mexico | 1,316,569,466,833.94 |
| 16 | Indonesia | 1,186,509,691,086.73 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 1,054,472,123,449.6 |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | 982,661,066,666.67 |
| 19 | Switzerland | 840,710,023,481.35 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 839,938,668,172.13 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #1 | #1 |
| China | #2 | #2 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
| Germany | #3 | #3 |
| United Kingdom | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP in 2021?
United States, with 23,725,645,000,000 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.CD in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.