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Fastest Growth Comes From Smaller Economies

Suriname, Malawi, and Ethiopia are expected to be the fastest-growing economies in percentage terms through 2030.

Key Takeaways
-1). China (+$5.7T), the U.S. (+$5.0T), and India (+$2.1T) account for nearly half (49.7%) of total expected GDP added through 2030.

-2). Suriname is forecasted to be the world’s fastest growing economy over the next 5 years, with 137% GDP growth, according to the IMF.

Over the next five years, nearly half of all projected global GDP growth is expected to come from just three countries: China, the United States, and India. While nearly every economy is projected to expand through 2030, the bulk of new output will be concentrated among a small group of heavyweight nations.

This ranking looks at which nations are expected to add the most to global GDP between 2026 and 2030, based on IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO) projections. Importantly, these figures reflect nominal GDP increases in U.S. dollars and are not in real terms (i.e. adjusted for inflation).

China and the U.S. Lead in Absolute Growth
China ranks first in total GDP added, projected to expand by $5.7 trillion between 2026 and 2030. The United States follows closely behind at $5.0 trillion. Despite slower percentage growth compared to emerging markets, their sheer size means even modest expansion translates into massive dollar gains.

Meanwhile, India stands out as the only country to appear in both top-10 lists—ranking third in total GDP added (+$2.1 trillion) while also placing in the top 10 for percentage growth.

The Top 10 Drive Two-Thirds of Global Expansion
Beyond China, the U.S., and India, other major contributors include the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, and Canada.

Collectively, the top 10 countries account for 66.5% of all projected GDP added globally through 2030.

Fastest Growth Comes From Smaller Economies
While the largest economies dominate in absolute dollar gains, the fastest percentage growth is projected to come from much smaller markets.

Suriname, Malawi, and Ethiopia are expected to be the fastest-growing economies in percentage terms through 2030.


Suriname is projected to add $6.7 billion to its economy, expanding from a $4.9 billion base in 2026—an increase of roughly 137%. Malawi is expected to grow by $13.5 billion on a $17.9 billion base, marking a gain of about 75%. Ethiopia will add $92.2 billion to its $125.7 billion economy, a rise of approximately 73%.

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