Top 10 Countries by GDP (1896-2022)

This video will compare the top 10 countries by GDP (gross domestic product) nominal from 1896 to 2022. GDP measures the total market value of all goods/services produced in a country for the year. Most of the time, a country’s GDP reflects how powerful a country is. This video will take you through a historical journey where you will witness the rise and fall of different empires and economies while passing through key historical events, such as the Great Depression, WW1, WW2, Cold War, and many other events that shaped our world today.

Datasources: World Bank, IMF, Louis Johnston and Samuel H.Williamson, SCMP, CNBC, St. Louis Fed, Wikipedia
Music: New World Symphony by Dvorak