Friday 19 November 2010

The biggest economies in the world

I was reviewing today who are the biggest economies in the World and I had a big surprise and I wanted to share it with you.


1) United States - $14.3 trillion dollars

At $14.3 trillion dollars the GDP of the United States is the largest in the world by a wide margin at well over 2.5 times larger than second place Japan and equal to about 1/4 of the entire world’s economic output. The main components of the United States Economy are services (76.9%), industry (21.9%) and agriculture (1.2%).

2) Japan - $5.1 trillion

Japan has the 2nd largest economy in the world with a $5.1 trillion dollar GDP. The main components of the Japanese economy are similar to the United States with services (75.4%), industry (23.1%) and agriculture (1.6%).

3) China - $4.9 trillion

China currently ranks 3rd with a GDP of $4.9 trillion but with a faster economic growth rate China will soon overtake Japan for 2nd place. The main components of the Chinese economy are industry (48.6%), services (40.5%) and agriculture (10.9%).

4) Germany - $3.4 trillion

At $3.4 trillion Germany has the 4th largest economy in the world and the largest in Europe. The main components of the German economy are services (67.5%), industry (29.7%) and agriculture (2.4%).

5) France - $2.7 trillion

France has the 5th largest GDP in the world and second largest in Europe at $2.7 trillion dollars. The main components of the French economy are services (71.8%), industry (24.3%) and agriculture (3.8%).

6) United Kingdom - $2.2 trillion

The United Kingdom has the 6th largest economy in the world and 3rd largest in Europe at $2.2 trillion dollars. The main components of the UK economy are services (75%), industry (23.8%) and agriculture (1.2%).

7) Italy - $2.1 trillion

Italy has the 7th largest economy in the world and 4th largest in Europe at $2.1 trillion dollars. The main components of the Italian economy are services (72.9%), industry (25%) and agriculture (2.1%).

8) Brazil - $1.6 trillion

Brazil has the 8th largest economy in the world and largest economy by far in South America at $1.6 trillion dollars. The main components of the Brazilian economy are services (65.8%), industry (28.7%) and agriculture (5.5%).

9) Spain - $1.5 trillion

Spain has the 9th largest economy in the world and 5th largest economy in Europe at $1.5 trillion dollars. Main components of the Spanish economy are services (70.7%), industry (14.1%), construction (9.9%) and agriculture including fishing (4.5%).

10) Canada - $1.3 trillion

Canada has the 10th largest economy in the world and 2nd largest economy in North America at $1.3 trillion dollars. The main components of the Canadian economy are services (76%), industry (13%), construction (6%) and agriculture (2%).