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  1. Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025

    • statista.com
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    Statista, Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270180/countries-with-the-largest-gross-domestic-product-gdp-per-capita/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

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    GDP by Country Dataset

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jun 29, 2011
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2011). GDP by Country Dataset [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp
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    csv, json, xml, excelAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 29, 2011
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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    Percent of world GDP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Nov 18, 2016
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    Globalen LLC (2016). Percent of world GDP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_share/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 18, 2016
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1980 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 184 countries was 0.54 percent. The highest value was in the USA: 26.47 percent and the lowest value was in Andorra: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    GDP by Country in AFRICA

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Mar 15, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). GDP by Country in AFRICA [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp?continent=africa
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    xml, json, csv, excelAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 15, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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    GDP per capita, current dollars in | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Jan 2, 2023
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    Globalen LLC (2023). GDP per capita, current dollars in | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_per_capita_current_dollars/Euro/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 2, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 185 countries was 19958.31 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Monaco: 256580.52 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 193.01 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    GDP by Country in AMERICA

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 30, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). GDP by Country in AMERICA [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp?continent=america
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    csv, excel, xml, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 30, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  7. Gross domestic product of G20 countries 2023 and 2027

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Gross domestic product of G20 countries 2023 and 2027 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/722944/g20-country-gdp-levels/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Oct 2024
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States amounted to **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, making it the largest economy in the G20 and the largest worldwide. China was the second largest economy in that year, with a GDP valued at **** trillion U.S. dollars. It is worth noticing that while the U.S. GDP was forecast to increase by around **** trillion U.S. dollars until 2027, China's GDP is forecast to grow by around *** trillion U.S. dollars in the same time.

  8. Countries with the largest gross domestic product at purchasing power parity...

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    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 13, 2025
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    Aaron O'Neill (2025). Countries with the largest gross domestic product at purchasing power parity 2017 [Dataset]. https://www.ai-chatbox.pro/?_=%2Ftopics%2F1903%2Fgermany%2F%23XgboDwS6a1rKoGJjSPEePEUG%2FVFd%2Bik%3D
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 13, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Aaron O'Neill
    Description

    The statistic shows a ranking of the 20 countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity in 2017. In 2017, Thailand ranked 20th with a PPP-adjusted GDP of about 1,240.05 billion U.S. dollars.

  9. Rankings of Countries Dataset

    • kaggle.com
    Updated Jul 17, 2023
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    Shuv😈 (2023). Rankings of Countries Dataset [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/shuvammandal121/global-country-rankings-dataset/discussion?sort=undefined
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    Jul 17, 2023
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    Authors
    Shuv😈
    Description

    Content

    The "Global Country Rankings Dataset" is a comprehensive collection of metrics and indicators that ranks countries worldwide based on their socioeconomic performance. This datasets are providing valuable insights into the relative standings of nations in terms of key factors such as GDP per capita, economic growth, and various other relevant criteria.

    Researchers, analysts, and policymakers can leverage this dataset to gain a deeper understanding of the global economic landscape and track the progress of countries over time. The dataset covers a wide range of metrics, including but not limited to:

    Economic growth: the rate of change of real GDP- Country rankings: The average for 2021 based on 184 countries was 5.26 percent.The highest value was in the Maldives: 41.75 percent and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: -20.74 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2021.

    GDP per capita, Purchasing Power Parity - Country rankings: The average for 2021 based on 182 countries was 21283.21 U.S. dollars.The highest value was in Luxembourg: 115683.49 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 705.03 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2021.

    GDP per capita, current U.S. dollars - Country rankings: The average for 2021 based on 186 countries was 17937.03 U.S. dollars.The highest value was in Monaco: 234315.45 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 221.48 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021.

    GDP per capita, constant 2010 dollars - Country rankings: The average for 2021 based on 184 countries was 15605.8 U.S. dollars.The highest value was in Monaco: 204190.16 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 261.02 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021.

    source: https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/

  10. Latin America & Caribbean: gross domestic product 2024, by country

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Latin America & Caribbean: gross domestic product 2024, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/802640/gross-domestic-product-gdp-latin-america-caribbean-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Caribbean, Latin America, Americas, LAC
    Description

    In 2024, Brazil and Mexico were expected to be the countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean. In that year, Brazil's GDP could reach an estimated value of 2.4 trillion U.S. dollars, whereas Mexico's amounted to almost two trillion U.S. dollars. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year. It measures the economic strength of a country and a positive change indicates economic growth.

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    Exports, percent of GDP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Apr 21, 2015
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    Globalen LLC (2015). Exports, percent of GDP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/exports/
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    excel, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Apr 21, 2015
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 154 countries was 45.64 percent. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 212.53 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 1.11 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Data from: Global: GDP per capita

    • 360analytika.com
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    Updated Jun 11, 2025
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    360 Analytika (2025). Global: GDP per capita [Dataset]. https://360analytika.com/worldwide-gdp-per-capita-by-countries/
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    360 Analytika
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Description

    Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is a crucial economic indicator that represents the average economic output per person in a given country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the population size. This metric is often used to compare the economic performance of different countries and assess the relative prosperity of their citizens. Two commonly used versions of this indicator are GDP per capita at current prices and GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita at current prices reflects the total economic output of a country divided by its population, using the market prices of goods and services at the time of measurement. This metric provides a snapshot of the economic activity within a country without adjusting for inflation or differences in the cost of living across regions. Global GDP per capita at current prices (PPP) provides a measure of the average economic output per person, adjusted for the differences in the cost of living between countries. This adjustment allows for a more accurate comparison of living standards and economic productivity across different nations.

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    GDP PER CAPITA PPP by Country in EUROPE

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    Updated May 28, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). GDP PER CAPITA PPP by Country in EUROPE [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp-per-capita-ppp?continent=europe
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    excel, json, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 28, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA PPP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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    GDP PER CAPITA by Country in ASIA/1000

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    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). GDP PER CAPITA by Country in ASIA/1000 [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp-per-capita?continent=asia/1000
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    excel, json, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Asia
    Description

    This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  15. Countries with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) 2030 - forecast

    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 3, 2011
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    Statista (2011). Countries with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) 2030 - forecast [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271724/forecast-for-the-countries-with-the-highest-gross-domestic-product-gdp-in-2030/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 3, 2011
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2011
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    By the year 2030, it is projected that China will eclipse the United States and have the largest gross domestic product (GDP) in the world, at 31.7 trillion U.S. dollars. The United States is projected to have the second largest GDP, at 22.9 trillion U.S. dollars.

    What is gross domestic product?

    Gross domestic product, or GDP, is an economic measure of a country’s production in time. It includes all goods and services produced by a country and is used by economists to determine the health of a country’s economy. However, since GDP just shows the size of an economy and is not adjusted for the country’s size, this can make direct country comparisons complicated.

    The growth of the global economy

    Currently, the United States has the largest GDP in the world, at 20.5 trillion U.S. dollars. China has the second largest GDP, at 13.4 trillion U.S. dollars. In the coming years, production will become faster and more global, which will help to grow the global economy.

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    Data from: U.S. GDP

    • macrotrends.net
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    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). U.S. GDP [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/gdp-gross-domestic-product
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing U.S. GDP by year from 1960 to 2023.

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    Percent of world GDP in Europe | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated May 29, 2019
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    Globalen LLC (2019). Percent of world GDP in Europe | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_share/Europe/
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    csv, excel, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 29, 2019
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1980 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 44 countries was 0.59 percent. The highest value was in Germany: 4.32 percent and the lowest value was in Andorra: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  18. Quarterly real GDP growth - OECD countries

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    Updated Jun 16, 2025
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    DBnomics (2025). Quarterly real GDP growth - OECD countries [Dataset]. https://db.nomics.world/OECD/DSD_NAMAIN1@DF_QNA_EXPENDITURE_GROWTH_OECD
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 16, 2025
    Authors
    DBnomics
    Description

    This table presents Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its main components according to the expenditure approach. Data is presented as growth rates. In the expenditure approach, the components of GDP are: final consumption expenditure of households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) plus final consumption expenditure of General Government plus gross fixed capital formation (or investment) plus net trade (exports minus imports).

    When using the filters, please note that final consumption expenditure is shown separately for the Households/NPISH and General Government sectors, not for the whole economy. All other components of GDP are shown for the whole economy, not for the sector breakdowns.

    The data is presented for OECD countries individually, as well as the OECD total, G20, G7, OECD Europe, United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA), European Union and euro area.

    These indicators were presented in the previous dissemination system in the QNA dataset.
    See User Guide on Quarterly National Accounts (QNA) in OECD Data Explorer: QNA User guide
    See QNA Calendar for information on advance release dates: QNA Calendar
    See QNA Changes for information on changes in methodology: QNA Changes
    See QNA TIPS for a better use of QNA data: QNA TIPS
    Explore also the GDP and non-financial accounts webpage: GDP and non-financial accounts webpage
    OECD statistics contact: STAT.Contact@oecd.org

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    Italy GDP

    • macrotrends.net
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    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). Italy GDP [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ita/italy/gdp-gross-domestic-product
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    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    italy
    Description
    Italy GDP for 2023 was 2.301 trillion US dollars, a 9.41% increase from 2022.
    <ul style='margin-top:20px;'>
    
    <li>Italy GDP for 2022 was <strong>2.103 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>3.5% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
    <li>Italy GDP for 2021 was <strong>2.179 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>14.25% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
    <li>Italy GDP for 2020 was <strong>1.907 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>5.55% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
    </ul>GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
    
  20. Country_GDP

    • kaggle.com
    Updated Apr 7, 2023
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    ‎ Srihari (2023). Country_GDP [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.34740/kaggle/dsv/5336511
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    Apr 7, 2023
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    ‎ Srihari
    Description

    This dataset has all the countries listed with their continents, GDP, population and GDP_per_capita. We can use GDP per capita as a label and play with the dataset. Using linear regression , is there a possibility to explore in terms of reciprocal relation between the features.

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Statista, Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270180/countries-with-the-largest-gross-domestic-product-gdp-per-capita/
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Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025

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Time period covered
2025
Area covered
Worldwide
Description

In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

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