United States leads 2026 global nominal GDP, India ranks sixth
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Updated · News18 · Apr 30
United States leads 2026 global nominal GDP, India ranks sixth
1 articles · Updated · News18 · Apr 30
US output is estimated at $31.8 trillion, ahead of China on $20.6 trillion, while India posts about $4.1-$4.2 trillion behind the UK, Japan and Germany.
Germany ranks third at roughly $4.7-$5 trillion, followed by Japan and the UK, with France, Italy, Canada and Brazil completing the top 10.
The rankings are based on nominal GDP, highlighting the US's scale, China's manufacturing weight and India's faster growth driven by domestic demand and investment.
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