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India Overtakes California As World's Fourth Largest Economy—Data

India Overtakes California As World's Fourth Largest Economy—Data

Summary

India has become the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan and California, with a GDP of $4.18 trillion. The Indian government predicts further growth, potentially placing India as the third-largest economy by 2030.

Key Facts

  • India is now the world's fourth-largest economy.
  • India's GDP is valued at $4.18 trillion.
  • It surpassed both Japan and California in economic size.
  • India may overtake Germany by 2030 with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion.
  • Japan's 2024 GDP was $4.02 trillion, placing it fifth after India.
  • California’s GDP was $4.10 trillion in April according to IMF data.
  • Official confirmation of these figures awaits the IMF's final report in 2026.

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