Just an idle question. Britain has been described several times on the radio as the world's
5th biggest economy. What the first four? US, Japan, Germany... and who?Tiddy Ogg.
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World's 5th biggest economy
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China
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"Jonathan Bryce" wrote
How far off is India? Aren't they set to exceed China's population in the "near" future?
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Yes, according to the New York Times (January 2006) and based upon figures submitted by China:-
"The Chinese statistics, showing a national economic output of $2.26 trillion, sent China soaring past France, Britain and Italy to become the world's fourth-largest economy, after the United States, Japan and Germany."
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India still have quite a way to go:
Rank Country GDP (millions of USD)
5 United Kingdom 2,201,473 12 India 775,410- Vote on answer
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There is a full list here if you are really interested:
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