5 Largest Economies in the World by 2040

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 largest economies in the world by 2040. To read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to see the 25 largest economies in the world by 2040.

5. Japan

Real GDP Forecast (2040): $5.2 Trillion

Population Forecast (2040): 111,157,000

Japan is one of the largest economies in the world and it will be the fifth largest economy by 2040. Japan’s real GDP is expected to reach $5.2 trillion and the population is expected to reach 111,157,000 by 2040. 

4. Germany

Real GDP Forecast (2040): $5.3 Trillion

Population Forecast (2040): 81,201,000

The population of Germany is expected to reach 81,201,000 by 2040 and the real GDP is expected to grow to $5.3 trillion. Germany ranks fourth among the largest economies in the world by 2040.

3. India

Real GDP Forecast (2040): $13.2 Trillion

Population Forecast (2040): 1,611,676,000

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. India’s real GDP is expected to reach $13.2 trillion and its population is expected to reach 1,611,676,000 by 2040.

2. United States

Real GDP Forecast (2040): $32 Trillion

Population Forecast (2040): 366,616,000

The United States will drop to second place among the largest economies in the world by 2040. The United States is expected to have a real GDP of $32 trillion in 2040.

1. China

Real GDP Forecast (2040): $34.1 Trillion

Population Forecast (2040): 1,377,557,000

China will be the largest economy in the world by 2040 with a forecasted real GDP of $34.1 trillion. The population of China is expected to reach 1,377,557,000 by 2040.

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