5 Richest Countries During the Great Depression

1. United States

GDP (1929): $1.461 trillion
GDP (1937): $1.462 trillion
Percentage Change in GDP (1929-1937): 0.065%
GDP (2024): $27.97 trillion

The United States is ranked 1st on our list of the richest countries during the great depression. The country reported a GDP of $1.461 trillion in 1937. As of 2024, the US boasts a GDP of $27.97 trillion.

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