15 Largest Economies in the World Ranked by 2015 PPP

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5. Germany

Projected 2015 GDP growth: 1.5%
GDP based on PPP valuation (in billions of dollars): 3,842

A low level of corruption and a highly-skilled labor force has helped Germany transform into the 5th largest in the world by PPP. It also has the largest trade surplus of any country in the world, being both the 3rd largest exporter and importer. The service sector contributes the most to the economy at 71% and is known for its Mittelstand model of small and medium scale enterprises. It also has a robust automotive industry, being the fourth largest carmaker in the world and is widely known as the most competitive and innovative globally.

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