The United States is the richest country in the world with the highest GDP, as of 2021.
China is the second richest country in the world with a $17.734 trillion GDP.
Monaco is the richest country in the world when measured by GDP per capita.
Economic wealth can be a prime statistic to measure whether a country is growing economically and moving forward, according to Investopedia. Gross domestic product trends can also be utilized to identify economic recessions.
Another measurable statistic to track a country’s success is GDP per capita. This calculates a nation’s GDP, but accounts for its population as well, enabling a closer look at the economic strength of each citizen.
What is the richest country in the world? Where does the United Statesstand? What about China?
The World Bank Group lists China as the second richest country in the worldas of 2021, possessing a GDP of $17.734 trillion along with a GDP per capita of $12,556.3. China makes up 18.45% of the total global economy. The top two richest countries in the world combined harbor 42.38% of the world’s economy.
GDP per capita represents “a country’s economic output per person,” according to Investopedia, and it is found by dividing the country’s GDP by its population.
The United States is the undisputed heavyweight when it comes to the economies of the world. America's gross domestic product in 2022 was more than 40% greater than that of China, the world No. 2. Even more striking, U.S. GDP was over five times that of the next two largest economies, Japan and Germany.
The United States is the undisputed heavyweight when it comes to the economies of the world. America's gross domestic product in 2022 was more than 40% greater than that of China, the world No. 2. Even more striking, U.S. GDP was over five times that of the next two largest economies, Japan and Germany.
Mexico is considered as the 15th largest economy in the world, while leading exporter in the Latin America. It has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $1,269 billion, with a nominal GDP of $9,946.
The richest countries in the world by GDP are China, Japan, Germany, and India. These countries lead the global economy, with substantial contributions from various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, finance, and services, reflecting their economic strength and influence.
As of 2022 we were 15th. Over the 40-odd years in between, Canada's per capita GDP grew more slowly than that of 22 other OECD members. Countries that used to be poorer than us – Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Iceland, Australia, Germany, Belgium, Finland – are now richer than we are.
Since the last world war the US has developed from the technology boost of the war and the ensuing cold war. Mexico did not invest those resources and the difference. It is hard to pinpoint where they diverged, but you can't ignore that the US GDP is thirteen times the size of the Mexican economy.
The real GDP per capita in that same year was only $47,000 in Germany, $41,000 in France and the United Kingdom, and just $36,000 in Italy, adjusting for purchasing power. In short, the U.S. remains richer than its peers.
The discovery of oil in 1966 changed everything and transformed Dubai into a wealthy city almost overnight. Oil and gas exports generated huge revenues for the city and enabled it to invest in infrastructure, public services, and social programs.
The Economist ranked Israel as the 4th most successful economy among developed countries for 2022. The IMF estimated Israel's GDP at US$564 billion and its GDP per capita at US$58,270 in 2023 (13th highest in the world), a figure comparable to other highly developed countries.
As of 2021, both the U.S. and China fall above the world average on the United Nations' Human Development Index, but the U.S. is considered a very high human development country while China is labeled a high human development country.
China has 814 billionaires, the most in the world, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024. Despite holding on to the top spot, China lost 155 billionaires year-over-year, while the U.S. gained 109.
On average, China's cost of living is 45% lower than the U.S according to Numbeo. Rent in China is 60% lower than the U.S. on average. But the cost of items like cars and private school tuition are actually very similar.
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