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

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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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    Top 10 Largest Economies in the World

    • academicblock.com
    Updated May 18, 2025
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    Academic Block (2025). Top 10 Largest Economies in the World [Dataset]. https://www.academicblock.com/world-affairs/geopolitics/top-ten-largest-economies-in-the-world
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    May 18, 2025
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    Academic Block
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Global, World
    Variables measured
    Rank, Country, Nominal GDP in 2025, Nominal GDP in 2030, Annual GDP Growth Rate, GDP, Current Prices (USD), Share of Global GDP (Current Prices), GDP per Capita, Current Prices (in thousands)
    Description

    This dataset presents key economic indicators for the top 10 largest economies in the world as of 2025, including GDP, growth rates, global GDP share, and GDP per capita.

  3. 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.

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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/
    License information was derived automatically

    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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    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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    Dataset updated
    May 30, 2017
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    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.

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    GDP by Country in AFRICA

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 27, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). GDP by Country in AFRICA [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp?continent=africa
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    Dataset updated
    May 27, 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
    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.

  7. GDP of East African countries 2025, by country

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 3, 2025
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    Statista (2025). GDP of East African countries 2025, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1558504/gdp-in-east-africa-by-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    In 2025, Ethiopia's GDP was forecast to reach almost 121 billion U.S. dollars, the highest in East Africa. Kenya followed, with an expected GDP of around 117 billion U.S. dollars. Comoros, on the other hand, had some of the lowest GDPs, at just over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars.

  8. 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, Americas, Latin America, 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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    United States GDP

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    TRADING ECONOMICS, United States GDP [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp
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    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
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States was worth 27720.71 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of the United States represents 26.29 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - United States GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

  10. GDP growth rate forecasts in European Union 2025

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). GDP growth rate forecasts in European Union 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102546/coronavirus-european-gdp-growth/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Europe, European Union
    Description

    The economy of the European Union is set to grow by *** percent in 2025, according to forecasts by the European Commission. This marks a significant slowdown compared to previous years, when the EU member states grew quickly in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. ***** is the country which is forecasted to grow the most in 2025, with an annual growth rate of *** percent. Many of Europe's largest economies, on the other hand, are set to experiencing slow growth or stagnation, with Germany, France, and Italy growing below *** percent.

  11. Business and Economics Rankings 2025

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    Times Higher Education (THE), Business and Economics Rankings 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2025/subject-ranking/business-and-economics
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    Times Higher Educationhttp://www.timeshighereducation.com/
    Authors
    Times Higher Education (THE)
    Description

    Data on the top universities for Business and Economics in 2025, including disciplines such as Accounting and Finance, Business Management, and Economics.

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    LEADING ECONOMIC INDEX by Country Dataset

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    Updated May 26, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). LEADING ECONOMIC INDEX by Country Dataset [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/leading-economic-index
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    json, csv, xml, excelAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 26, 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
    World
    Description

    This dataset provides values for LEADING ECONOMIC INDEX 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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    Iran GDP

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    TRADING ECONOMICS, Iran GDP [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/iran/gdp
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    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
    Iran
    Description

    The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Iran was worth 404.63 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Iran represents 0.38 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Iran GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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    GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE by Country in AFRICA

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    Updated May 28, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE by Country in AFRICA [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp-annual-growth-rate?continent=africa
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    Dataset updated
    May 28, 2025
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    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 ANNUAL GROWTH RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

  15. GDP of the UK 1948-2024

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    Updated May 16, 2025
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    Statista (2025). GDP of the UK 1948-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/281744/gdp-of-the-united-kingdom/
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    Dataset updated
    May 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    The gross domestic product of the United Kingdom was around 2.56 trillion British pounds, an increase when compared to the previous year, when UK GDP amounted to about 2.54 trillion pounds. The significant drop in GDP visible in 2020 was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the smaller declines in 2008 and 2009 because of the global financial crisis of the late 2000s. Low growth problem in the UK Despite growing by 0.9 percent in 2024, and 0.4 percent in 2023 the UK economy is not that much larger than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Since recovering from a huge fall in GDP in the second quarter of 2020, the UK economy has alternated between periods of contraction and low growth, with the UK even in a recession at the end of 2023. While economic growth picked up somewhat in 2024, GDP per capita is lower than it was in 2022, following two years of negative growth. UK's global share of GDP falling As of 2024, the UK had the sixth-largest economy in the world, behind the United States, China, Japan, Germany, and India. Among European nations, this meant that the UK currently has the second-largest economy in Europe, although the economy of France, Europe's third-largest economy, is of a similar size. The UK's global economic ranking will likely fall in the coming years, however, with the UK's share of global GDP expected to fall from 2.16 percent in 2025 to 2.02 percent by 2029.  

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    China GDP Growth Rate

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Apr 16, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). China GDP Growth Rate [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-growth
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 16, 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
    Dec 31, 2010 - Mar 31, 2025
    Area covered
    China
    Description

    The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China expanded 1.20 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - China GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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    Data from: U.S. GDP

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    Updated May 31, 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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    May 31, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description
    U.S. GDP for 2023 was 27.721 trillion US dollars, a 6.59% increase from 2022.
    <ul style='margin-top:20px;'>
    
    <li>U.S. GDP for 2022 was <strong>26.007 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>9.82% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
    <li>U.S. GDP for 2021 was <strong>23.681 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>10.9% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
    <li>U.S. GDP for 2020 was <strong>21.354 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>0.86% 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.
    
  18. Annual ranking of Israel on the Economic Freedom Index 2000-2025

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    Updated Mar 31, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Annual ranking of Israel on the Economic Freedom Index 2000-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/992153/israel-overall-score-on-the-economic-freedom-index/
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    Mar 31, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Israel
    Description

    In 2025, Israel was given a score of 69.9 on the Economic Freedom Index published by The Heritage Foundation. This positions the country's economy as the top 26th most liberal in the world, just below the United States. The world average economic freedom score in 2021 was 61.6.

  19. Gross domestic product of G7 countries 2000-2024

    • statista.com
    Updated May 30, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Gross domestic product of G7 countries 2000-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370584/g7-country-gdp-levels/
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    Dataset updated
    May 30, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The United States has, by far, the largest gross domestic product (GDP) of the G7 countries. Moreover, while the GDP of the other six countries fluctuated between 2000 and 2024, the U.S.' grew almost constantly, reaching an estimated 29.2 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. The United States is also the world's largest economy ahead of China. Germany had the second largest economy of the G7 countries at around 4.7 trillion U.S. dollars.

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    Sharing Economy market size was USD 145.22 Billion in 2022!

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    Updated Apr 15, 2025
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    Cognitive Market Research (2025). Sharing Economy market size was USD 145.22 Billion in 2022! [Dataset]. https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/sharing-economy-market-report
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    Apr 15, 2025
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    https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    2021 - 2033
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Global Sharing Economy market size was USD 145.22 Billion in 2022. Sharing Economy Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 32.6% from 2023 to 2030. What is driving the Sharing Economy Market?

    The proliferation of advanced digital platforms and devices
    

    In recent years, the sharing economy has changed the way individuals share and conduct transactions in digital areas. The recent technological advancements have enabled transactions to take place on demand, to be precisely measurable in time and thus more scalable, and to be dynamically matched through an online platform. Advanced digital platforms and devices, such as smartphones and high-speed internet, have increased connectivity. This connectivity enables sharing economy platforms to connect providers and consumers effortlessly. People can easily access sharing economy services through mobile apps or websites, facilitating resource and service sharing. Digital platforms provide users with easy access to information about available resources and services. Through sharing economy platforms, individuals can quickly find and compare options, making it convenient to rent or share assets. The availability of detailed listings, photos, reviews, and ratings helps users make informed decisions and build trust in the sharing economy ecosystem. The companies in the sharing economy are growing as a result of profound shifts in consumer behavior. One of the major players in sharing economy is Uber which has in just a few years completely transformed industries and became the largest player in the sharing economy. Uber manages around 157 000 rides globally on an average day. According to Uber, 131 million people used Uber in 2022, an 11% increase by 2021. Moreover, the increasing adoption of smartphones is supporting the growth of the sharing economy. Smartphones provide individuals with constant access to sharing economy platforms, enabling on-the-go booking, real-time communication with service providers, and instant updates. The convenience and mobility offered by smartphones have significantly expanded the reach and usage of sharing economy services. According to the source GSMA Intelligence, smartphones accounted for 68% of total mobile connections in 2020,8 compared to 64% in 2019 and 47% in 2016 across the world. Thus, the increasing usage of smartphones globally led to adopt the digital platforms, which in turn fuels the growth of the sharing economy. Furthermore, the development of advanced digital platforms prioritizes user experience and offers intuitive interfaces by allowing individuals to easily navigate and interact with the platforms. Companies are increasingly expanding their business in the shared mobility industry and developing innovative platforms for users. For instance, Force Motors launched a next-generation shared mobility platform called Urbania. The simplicity and convenience of these platforms make it easy for users to engage in sharing activities, accelerating the growth of the sharing economy market. These technological advancements for the development of cost-effective products have been contributing to driving the growth and adoption of sharing economy services.

    Changing consumer preferences fuels the market growth
    
    
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    Introduction of Sharing Economy

    The sharing economy is an economic model defined as a peer-to-peer (P2P) based activity of providing, acquiring, or sharing access to goods and services that is often facilitated by a community-based online platform. Sharing economy (SE) is a relatively new field of economics, gaining more traction from various industries. It has several applications in materials, transportation, hospitality, and sharing of information and knowledge. SE is related to various economic and environmental aspects such as sustainability, environment-friendly practices, circularity, less production, and more responsible use of resources. Sharing economy helps connect goods and services seekers with their providers using technology. It helps businesses reduce costs and increase efficiency along with environment-friendly choices for consumers. Further, some prominent factors that led to the boost of economy sharing are...

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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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