India and United Kingdom Projected to Surpass Japan in GDP
Published 1d ago · Latest report 52m ago · Economic report
Affects India, Japan, and United Kingdom · Covered in 2 countries
IMF projections indicate India and the United Kingdom will surpass Japan in economic size by 2027.
According to International Monetary Fund projections, India and the United Kingdom are on track to surpass Japan in nominal gross domestic product by 2027. Japan currently remains the fourth-largest economy this year, but a weak currency and rising domestic costs are causing it to slip. India is expected to reach $4.52 trillion in GDP when it overtakes Japan.
- The rankingsJapan is slated to fall to sixth place globally by 2027, trailing both India and the United Kingdom.
- The causeA depreciating yen and increased cost of living for households are weighing down Japan's economic growth.
Why it matters
Shifts in global economic rankings reflect changing growth rates, currency valuations, and domestic economic pressures among major nations. Tracking nominal gross domestic product helps economists gauge the relative size and trajectory of world economies.
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The International Monetary Fund projects that both India and the United Kingdom will surpass Japan in nominal gross domestic product by 2027, driven in part by Japan's weak currency and rising household costs.
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- DawnIndia expected to overtake Japan as world's 4th largest economy in 2027: IMF52m ago · open ↗
- The Japan TimesU.K. and Indian economies set to overtake Japan, IMF says1d ago · open ↗
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