World Economy Data

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period. It is the most widely used measure of economic size and growth. A higher GDP generally indicates a larger, more productive economy.

GDP is the total economic output of a country, while GDP per capita divides that total by the country's population. GDP per capita is a better measure of the average standard of living, since a large country can have high total GDP but low GDP per person.

All economic and demographic data on this site comes from the World Bank Open Data platform, which aggregates official statistics from national statistical agencies and international organizations. Data is updated annually.

The World Bank classifies countries into four income groups based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita: High income (>$13,205), Upper middle income ($4,256–$13,205), Lower middle income ($1,086–$4,255), and Low income (≤$1,085). These thresholds are updated annually.

Use the Country Comparison tool at /en/world-economy/compare. Enter two or more country codes to see a side-by-side comparison of GDP, population, life expectancy, CO2 emissions, and other key indicators.

CO2 emissions in this dataset represent carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement, measured in metric tons per capita. It is sourced from the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) and distributed through the World Bank.