World's Largest Economies (1700–2022) | GDP Bar Chart Race

Описание: How has the global economy changed over the last 300 years?

Watch the world's largest economies compete for the top spot from 1700 to 2022 in this animated GDP bar chart race!

From the economic dominance of China and India in the 18th century to the Industrial Revolution, the rise of the United States, and China's modern economic expansion, this video explores over three centuries of economic history.

📊 What you'll see:

The world's top 10 largest economies over time

Historical GDP estimates from 1700 to 2022

The rise and fall of major economic powers

Historical events that shaped the global economy

📚 Data Source:
Maddison Project Database 2023, accessed via Our World in Data.


Note: GDP figures are historical estimates adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). Early estimates are subject to uncertainty. Historical country names are used for context, while GDP figures generally refer to territories corresponding to modern countries.

🎬 Channel: History.in.Numbers

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